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Practice question: Alias Summons

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

How long does summons remain valid under current Rule 14 section 4?
  1. Only until the end of the day it is issued
  2. Until duly served, unless recalled by the court
  3. Only until the first failed personal-service attempt
  4. Exactly seven days regardless of circumstances
  5. Only while the plaintiff remains in the courthouse

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html — current Rule 14 sections 2–6 and 20–21, continuing validity, court recall, alias after loss or destruction, proper service and return.

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