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Practice question: Judgments In Rem and Quasi In Rem

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Practice question

Did Abella distinguish extrinsic from intrinsic validity of a probated will?
  1. It held the two identical
  2. Yes
  3. It abolished all probate effects
  4. It made every devise automatically valid
  5. It barred every intrinsic inquiry

Legal references

  • Rule39 Sections16,26,47–48: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
  • Rule75 Section1, allowance conclusive as to due execution: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html
  • Abella v. Sumayod, GR269598, April2,2025, MAIN ruling distinguishing probate extrinsic and intrinsic validity: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_269598_2025.html

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