Civil Procedure

What is the venue for real actions?

Real actions affecting title to or possession of real property shall be commenced and tried in the proper court which has jurisdiction over the area wherein the real property involved, or a portion thereof, is situated.

Where should forcible entry and detainer actions be commenced and tried?

Forcible entry and detainer actions shall be commenced and tried in the municipal trial court of the municipality or city wherein the real property involved, or a portion thereof, is situated.

What is the venue for personal actions?

All other actions may be commenced and tried where the plaintiff or any of the principal plaintiffs resides, or where the defendant or any of the principal defendants resides, or in the case of a nonresident defendant where he may be found, at the election of the plaintiff.

Where can an action against nonresidents be commenced and tried?

If any of the defendants does not reside and is not found in the Philippines, and the action affects the personal status of the plaintiff, or any property of said defendant located in the Philippines, the action may be commenced and tried in the court of the place where the plaintiff resides, or where the property or any portion thereof is situated or found.

When is the Rule on Venue not applicable?

The Rule on Venue shall not apply in cases where a specific rule or law provides otherwise or where the parties have validly agreed in writing before the filing of the action on the exclusive venue thereof.

What is the venue for actions affecting real property?

Actions affecting title to or possession of real property shall be commenced and tried in the proper court which has jurisdiction over the area wherein the real property involved, or a portion thereof, is situated.

Where should forcible entry and detainer actions be commenced and tried?

Forcible entry and detainer actions shall be commenced and tried in the municipal trial court of the municipality or city wherein the real property involved, or a portion thereof, is situated.

What is the venue for all other actions?

All other actions may be commenced and tried where the plaintiff or any of the principal plaintiffs resides, or where the defendant or any of the principal defendants resides, or in the case of a nonresident defendant where he may be found, at the election of the plaintiff.