Practice question
A pleading specifically identifies a factual contention as likely to have evidentiary support after discovery, following a reasonable inquiry. Counsel’s opponent says the signature rule categorically prohibits that recognized category. Which is correct?
- Identifying future evidence guarantees victory
- Every contention must already be finally proved
- Discovery-related identification is prohibited
- Any speculation is automatically acceptable
- The rule expressly recognizes it when properly identified and supported by the required inquiry
Legal references
- 2019 Rules of Civil Procedure, AM19-10-20-SC, Rules6–9: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
- Continuing provisions marked no amendment in2019, Rules6 Sections9,12,13;7 Section2;8 Sections2,4,9;9 Sections1–2: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
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