Practice question
Explain why a Philippine court's jurisdiction and the relevance of a foreign place of performance can coexist. Use Rebesencio's distinction between jurisdiction and choice of law.
Legal references
- Saudia v. Rebesencio, G.R.198587, January14 2015, main decision, choice-of-law discussion; https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/60343
- Civil Code Article17; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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