Practice question
All party, territorial and statutory conditions under Section6(h) exist for a Muslim interpleader action in BARMM. Counsel argues that because it is a special civil action it cannot fall in a Shariah District Court. Which is correct?
- Section6(h) expressly includes qualifying interpleader actions
- All special civil actions are categorically excluded
- Only a private mediator has jurisdiction
- The word special automatically requires the Supreme Court
- No statute can confer such jurisdiction
Legal references
- RA11054 ArticleX Section6(c),(e),(f),(h), BARMM Shariah District Courts: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11054_2018.html
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