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Practice question: Intestate – Letters of Administration (Rules 78–79)

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Practice question

A contestant files written opposition based on its own superior right and requests appointment of another named competent person. Counsel says Rule79 permits only self-nomination in opposition. Which is correct?
  1. The judge must appoint the contestant automatically
  2. Only the contestant personally may be requested
  3. No opposition is allowed
  4. Only a creditor may propose anyone
  5. Section4 also permits requesting a named competent person

Legal references

  • Rules74 and76–79, relevant procedural provisions (current competent court assumed, without obsolete court labels or monetary jurisdiction): https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html

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