Title XI — Summary Judicial Proceedings in the Family Law
Article 244
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The court shall decide the petition for presumptive death summarily, based on the evidence presented. There is no need for a full trial with witnesses examined at length — affidavits and documents are sufficient for the court to rule.
Official text — EO 209
In case of non-appearance of the spouse whose consent is sought, the court shall inquire into the reasons for his failure to appear, and shall require such appearance, if possible. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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