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Practice question: Summary Settlement (Rule 74)

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Practice question

A minor is entitled to a share in a qualifying Section2 award. Counsel says only personally capable adults may ever receive an awarded portion and no representative can act. Which is correct?
  1. Summary procedure changes the minor’s age
  2. Minors automatically forfeit every share
  3. Only the petitioner receives all assets
  4. Every guardian is excluded
  5. The rule recognizes legally appointed and qualified guardians or trustees

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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