Practice question
After the parties’ evidence in chief, one party demands an absolute right to introduce omitted original-case proof as rebuttal. What does Section 5(f) require for that departure?
- No permission is ever necessary.
- A private caption makes all original proof rebuttal.
- The party may unilaterally reopen the entire trial indefinitely.
- Court permission for good reasons and in furtherance of justice.
- The opponent’s surprise automatically proves admissibility.
Legal references
- 2019 Amendments to Civil Procedure, Rules 23-34, particularly the current provisions cited in each explanation: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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