Practice question
A court has lawful authority over the class of action pleaded. After trial, it finds the plaintiff has no enforceable substantive claim and dismisses on the merits. The plaintiff says this proves the court lacked jurisdiction from the beginning and the entire trial was void. Which is best?
- Every merits dismissal proves absence of power
- Only successful claims are within court jurisdiction
- The court must award relief to preserve jurisdiction
- Failure to establish entitlement does not itself negate jurisdiction that was legally present over the action
- The parties may retroactively select another jurisdiction by agreement
Legal references
- G.R.211089, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jul2023/gr_211089_2023.html
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