Practice question
A party introduces a Section 14 affidavit on electronic-document matters and argues that the opponent may not question the affiant because affidavits are sufficient by definition. Resolve.
- Introducing an affidavit permanently bars every evidentiary challenge.
- Section 15 expressly preserves adverse-interest cross-examination as of right.
- The opponent must first prove the affiant committed a crime.
- Cross-examination is allowed only for paper signatures.
- The affidavit automatically cures every substantive defect in the transaction.
Legal references
- RA 8792, Electronic Commerce Act, Sections 5 and 12-15: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/3888
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