Rule 4 - Venue of Actions

Question 1

where does the venue of real actions shall commenced and tried?

Answer 1

Actions affecting title to or possession of real property, or interest
therein, 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.

Question 2

On what court has the jurisdiction over the Forcible entry and detainer actions

a. municipal trial court
b. regional trial court
c. court of appeals

Answer 2

a. municipal trial court

Question 3

what is the rule on Venue of actions against nonresidents.

Answer 3

Section 3. Venue of actions against nonresidents. – 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.

Question 4

True or False:
Where the parties have agreed before the filing of the action on the exclusive
venue thereof.

Answer 4

False. must be in writing for it to be valid.