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Practice question: Subpoena (Rule 21)

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Practice question

What distinguishes a subpoena duces tecum from a subpoena requiring testimony alone?
  1. It also requires the person to bring specified books, documents or things under that person's control.
  2. It is a final judgment awarding damages.
  3. It can be issued only by a private creditor without legal authority.
  4. It is another name for an answer.
  5. It never requires a court appearance or production.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html — AM19-10-20-SC, current 2019 amendments, Rules18–22.
  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html — retained provisions of Rules19–22, read with 2019 amendments.

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