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Practice question: Subpoena (Rule 21)

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Practice question

An authorized investigating body issues a subpoena in its lawful investigation. A recipient argues only a trial judge can ever issue one. Which Section2 category answers?
  1. An officer or body authorized by law in connection with its investigation
  2. Every private employer without legal authority
  3. Only a court stenographer
  4. Only a barangay witness
  5. Only the plaintiff personally

Legal references

  • 2019 Civil Procedure Amendments relevant Rules19–22: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
  • Rules of Court retained relevant Rules19–22: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html

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