Practice question
A venue clause is clear for contract enforcement, but its language leaves doubt whether it extends to an independent execution-misconduct claim. Under Hernando, how is that doubt addressed?
- Against extending the restrictive stipulation, with the general venue rules applied as appropriate.
- Automatically in favor of the broadest possible restriction.
- By allowing the lender alone to rewrite the clause.
- By treating every doubt as conclusive waiver.
- By abolishing all otherwise proper venues.
Legal references
- Hernando v. Golden Sun Finance Corp., G.R. No. 259295, May 7, 2025, main decision, actual relief and scope of exclusive venue: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/may2025/gr_259295_2025.html
- Saludo, Jr. v. American Express International, Inc., G.R. No. 159507, April 19, 2006, main decision, actual residence for venue versus domicile: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/apr2006/gr_159507_2006.html
- 2019 Amendments to Civil Procedure, Rules 2-4 and relevant Rule 10 Section 3, current operative provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.