Practice question
An adult party with full capacity sends a business agent with a special power of attorney to attend barangay conciliation in the party's place. Does that document satisfy Section 415's appearance requirement?
- Yes, any notarized authority overrides the statute
- Yes, agents must always replace adult parties
- Yes, if the agent is not a lawyer
- No, personal appearance is required and the stated exception does not cover this adult party
- Yes, if the opposing party also hires an agent
Legal references
- R.A. No. 7160, Section 415, Appearance of Parties in Person: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
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