Practice question
One party reads a short paragraph from a letter. The opponent seeks to introduce the next paragraph that directly qualifies it and also fifty pages of unrelated accusations. What does completeness justify by itself?
- Every page requested, regardless of subject.
- Only the first party’s selected paragraph forever.
- The portion needed to explain the same subject, not automatic admission of unrelated accusations.
- Every accusation as conclusive proof.
- Destruction of the original letter.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html — Rule 128 sections 3–4; Rule 132 sections 6–7, 17 and 39: limits on corrective reply, clarification, completeness and striking improper testimony.
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