Jurisdiction; Forum Non Conveniens

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1. What is the basic character of forum non conveniens in a case with foreign elements?
2. Which is relevant when a Philippine court decides whether it should assume jurisdiction despite a forum non conveniens …
3. Does identifying foreign elements alone automatically divest a Philippine court of jurisdiction?
4. A Philippine court has jurisdiction over a contract dispute. A party objects solely because the agreement states paymen…
5. A contract dispute may require application of foreign law. The Philippine court otherwise has jurisdiction. Which state…
6. A Malaysian creditor sues a Philippine corporation here for reimbursement under an agreement executed and performed in …
7. In a cross-border dispute, several witnesses and documents are abroad, but other material evidence and enforceable asse…
8. Distinguish lack of jurisdiction from declining to exercise jurisdiction on forum non conveniens grounds.
9. Identify the principal considerations PNCC discusses for a Philippine court assuming jurisdiction despite a forum non c…
10. Why must a cross-border dispute distinguish the competent forum from the substantive law governing the claim?
11. When does PNCC's discussion require forum non conveniens to be clearly pleaded?
12. What consequence does the quoted PNCC rule attach to failure to plead forum non conveniens at that opportunity?