Text of the provision
Sec. 4. When Rule not applicable. — This Rule shall not apply- (a) In those cases where a specific rule or law provides otherwise; or (b) Where the parties have validly agreed in writing before the filing of the action on the exclusive venue thereof.
2019 Rules of Civil Procedure (A.M. No. 19-10-20-SC), Rule 4, Section 4. Reproduced verbatim and verified word-for-word against the Supreme Court's official text and the ChanRobles rendering.
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This is Section 4 of Rule 4 (Venue Of Actions) of the 2019 Rules of Civil Procedure, the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court in A.M. No. 19-10-20-SC and in force since May 1, 2020. The text above is reproduced verbatim from the current rules.
Related provisions
- Section 3 — Venue of actions against nonresidents.
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