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Practice question: Trial (Rule 30)

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Practice question

A party seeks postponement because counsel is ill. Explain the current affidavit or sworn-certification showing and why a postponement does not automatically create a fresh evidence-presentation schedule.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html — current Rule 30 sections 1–3 and 5–9, continuous trial, timing, illness postponement, oral offers, agreed facts and evidence reception.

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