Practice question
A factual finding is challenged as unsupported. The decision cites a document that proves only a different event and offers no relevant basis for its central inference. The winning party says labor’s lower proof standard authorizes the inference without support. What is correct?
- A lower standard permits findings without evidence
- The inference still needs relevant evidence adequate for a reasonable conclusion
- A cited document automatically proves unrelated facts
- Sympathy is always a complete substitute for proof
- The phrase substantial evidence cures every unsupported inference
Legal references
- Radaza v. Alcatraz Security, GR 272859, February 19, 2026, main decision, substantial evidence: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_272859_2026.html
- Philippine Airlines v. Ahmee, GR Nos. 221065 and 221164, April 7, 2025, main decision, proof of payment: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_221065_2025.html
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