Practice question
A contract dispute may require application of foreign law. The Philippine court otherwise has jurisdiction. Which statement best follows the distinction between choice of law and forum non conveniens?
- Foreign law always abolishes Philippine jurisdiction
- The court must automatically apply Philippine substantive law instead
- Every foreign-law issue requires dismissal
- A party may choose a forum solely by refusing evidence
- Possible foreign-law application does not itself decide jurisdiction or the discretionary convenience question
Legal references
- PNCC v. Asiavest Merchant Bankers, G.R. 172301, August 19, 2015: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/61375
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