Practice question
Proper service upon the confined defendant occurs through the managing officer. The warden argues that proof of service also proves the complaint’s debt allegations and requires judgment for the claimant without further analysis. Which is sound?
- Receipt of summons always proves every debt
- Service and proof of the underlying claim are distinct
- The return is a final merits judgment
- Prisoner status eliminates every defense
- The warden may conclusively determine civil liability
Legal references
- Current Rule14 Sections6–10 and20–21, AM19-10-20-SC: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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