Practice question
In an action in rem or quasi in rem where the court has jurisdiction over the res, why must applicable summons and notice requirements still be observed?
- To allow the plaintiff to choose any substantive law.
- To satisfy fair play and due process by giving interested persons an opportunity to protect their interests.
- To create ownership in the defendant.
- To abolish all jurisdictional requirements.
- To make every judgment impose unlimited personal liability.
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://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/apr2023/gr_206005_2023.html — SAGING v Standard Fruit, GR206005, April12 2023, main decision.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jul2023/gr_209449_2023.html — Republic v NCIP, GR209449, July11 2023, en banc main decision (notice and jurisdiction over the res).
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