For substituted service to be justified, the following circumstances must be clearly established: (a) personal service of summons within a reasonable time was impossible; (b) efforts were exerted to locate the party; and (c) the summons was served upon a person of sufficient age and discretion residing at the party’s residence or upon a competent person in charge of the party’s office or place of business. (Sansio v. Mogol, G.R. No. 177007, July 14, 2009)
In Sandoval II v. HRET, the Court enumerated the requisites of a valid substituted service: (1) service of summons within a reasonable time is impossible; (2) the person serving the summons exerted efforts to locate the defendant; (3) the person to whom the summons is served is of sufficient age and discretion; (4) the person to whom the summons is served resides at the defendant’s place of residence; and (5) pertinent facts showing the enumerated circumstances are stated in the return of service. In Sandoval, the Court held that “statutory restrictions for substituted service must be strictly, faithfully and fully observed.” (Galura v. Math-Agro Corporation, G.R. No. 167230. August 14, 2009)
In Sandoval II v. HRET, the Court enumerated the requisites of a valid substituted service: (1) service of summons within a reasonable time is impossible; (2) the person serving the summons exerted efforts to locate the defendant; (3) the person to whom the summons is served is of sufficient age and discretion; (4) the person to whom the summons is served resides at the defendant’s place of residence; and (5) pertinent facts showing the enumerated circumstances are stated in the return of service. In Sandoval, the Court held that “statutory restrictions for substituted service must be strictly, faithfully and fully observed.” (Galura v. Math-Agro Corporation, G.R. No. 167230. August 14, 2009)
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