Practice question
A corporate plaintiff presents an internal resolution naming an employee but has not obtained the court authority required for the claimed plaintiff-service arrangement. It argues the board alone appoints a judicial server. Which is correct?
- The board resolution necessarily replaces the court’s role.
- Corporate representative authority and the applicable court-service authorization are separate requirements.
- A private corporation can appoint every public sheriff.
- The employee can issue and sign summons as clerk.
- Corporate registration automatically proves every service valid.
Legal references
- 2019 Amendments to Civil Procedure, Rule 14, particularly Sections 1-5, 8, 13 and 23, as applicable to the stated issue: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.