Practice question
Under Rule14 §1, within what period must the court direct issuance of summons after receipt of the initiatory pleading and proof of payment of requisite legal fees, unless the complaint is facially dismissible under Rule9 §1?
- Thirty working days
- Five calendar days
- Fifteen working days
- Sixty calendar days
- Only after the defendant requests summons
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html — AM19-10-20-SC, 2019 amendments, Rule14 §§1–5,13,20–23.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/99055 — AM19-10-20-SC, November26 2024, Rule13-A (express summons exception).
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