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JD3A
I.
In 2000, Ben and Jen, both Filipino citizens, were married in
the Philippines. In 2002, they got separated and they went
to Iceland where they obtained a divorce in the same year.
Ben then married Abi, another Filipina, in Iceland on January
2003. They had children, Hansel and Gretel. In 2006, after
failing to hear from Ben, Jen married Ken, and they had a
daughter named Barbie. In 2007, Ben visited the Philippines
where he died.
Questions:
1. Does the divorce obtained by Ben and Jen in Iceland
have any effect?
III.
A Korean national and a Filipino national entered into a
contract of services in Malaysia. The services will be
rendered in China. In case of breach, what law will govern?
EXPLAIN with legal basis.
IV.
Bangbang, a citizen of Philippines, was injured in
Switzerland when Arleni, also a citizen of Philippines, failed
to stop at a stop sign. At the time of the accident, Arleni was
insured by Pharmaloko Bond Insurance Co., a Philippine
Corporation. Bangbang commenced an action in Switzerland
stating a claim under Philippine statute against the
Pharmaloko Bond Insurance Co. The insurance company has
consulted you for a legal advice and asks whether Swiss
Courts will recognize the claim under the Philippine statute.
Please advise.
V.
What is the status of the reciprocity requirement for foreign
country money judgements?