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Aug 19, 2015 · 1. Original Document Rule. Section 3. Original document must be produced; exceptions. - When the subject of inquiry is the contents of a document, writing, recording, photograph or other record, no evidence is admissible other than the original document itself, except in the following cases:
Original of document. — (a) The original of the document is one the contents of which are the subject of inquiry. (b) When a document is in two or more copies executed at or about the same time, with identical contents, all such copies are equally regarded as originals.
Feb 6, 2024 · Under Rule 130 Sec. 3, the “original documentary evidence” includes the following: (a) writing; (b) recording; (c) photograph; (d) or other record. What are examples of “original documents” Documents executed in multiplicate form (Anglo American Packing vs. Cannon) Copies produced from carbon paper (Philippine setting). This includes the signature.
The Best Evidence Rule, which requires the presentation of the original document, is unmistakable: SEC. 3. Original document must be produced; exceptions. - When the subject of inquiry is the contents of a document, no evidence shall be admissible other than the original document itself, except in the following cases:
The erstwhile “Best Evidence Rule” is now known as the “Original Document Rule” in order to avoid confusion, since the rule only applies to documents. Documentary evidence now
[ EVIDENCE ] BENCHBOOK FOR TRIAL COURT JUDGES. Basic Principles and Selected Problems. I. WHEN EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY. Evidence is the means of proving a fact. It becomes necessary to present evidence in a case when the pleadings filed present factual issues.
RULE 130. ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE. I. INTRODUCTION: A. While Rule 128 declared the two general requirements for admissibility of evidence, Rule 130 spells out the particular requirements in order that certain kinds of materials be admitted as evidence. B. Sources of Knowledge or Evidence. 1.
Aug 21, 2021 · Interpreting the amended provision under the 1989 Rules, we have held that the Best Evidence Rule (now known as Original Document Rule) does not apply to proof of facts collateral to the issues or when a party uses a document to prove the existence of an independent fact.
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Apr 7, 2020 · 1. New rule on originals of documents . The Revised Rules allow the presentation of a "duplicate" of an original, and such duplicate is deemed admissible as an original unless (a) a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original, or (b) in the circumstances, it is unjust or inequitable to admit the duplicate in ...
