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Practice question: Substituted

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

After satisfying Section 6's prerequisites, the server leaves summons at the regular business office with the person customarily receiving correspondence for the defendant and competent to be in charge. Is ownership of the business an additional universal requirement?
  1. Yes; only the owner can receive.
  2. Yes; every other employee is categorically disqualified.
  3. No; Section 6(b) includes the specified competent person in charge, including one customarily receiving correspondence.
  4. Yes; only a business shareholder qualifies.
  5. Yes; office service is prohibited.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html — Rule 14, Sections 6 and 20–21.

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