Practice question
A BARMM civil action falls within ArticleX §5(b)'s listed marriage-related subject matter. One party is Muslim and the other non-Muslim. The non-Muslim voluntarily submits to Shari’ah jurisdiction, and the remaining statutory conditions are satisfied. Counsel nevertheless argues that mixed religion absolutely bars the Circuit Court. Which is correct?
- The categorical objection fails because the Organic Law expressly permits the non-Muslim party's voluntary submission under its conditions.
- Mixed religion always bars the court even if the law expressly permits submission.
- The plaintiff alone may supply consent for every defendant.
- Voluntary submission authorizes the court to hear any subject whatever.
- BARMM residence automatically converts the non-Muslim's religion.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1977/pd_1083_1977.html — PD1083 Arts143–144,155.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/92699 — RA11054 ArtX §§1–6.
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2024/ra_12018_2024.html — RA12018 §§1–3.
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