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Practice question: Factum Probans vs. Factum Probandum

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Can several facta probantia bear on one disputed ultimate fact?
  1. No; exactly one supporting fact is permitted
  2. Yes
  3. Only one exhibit may be admitted in a case
  4. Each exhibit must establish a different cause of action
  5. Only the judge’s conclusion is a supporting fact

Legal references

  • A.M.19-08-15-SC, 2019 amended Rules on Evidence, effective May1,2020, Rules128,130,131 and133: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.pdf
  • Dela Llana v. Biong, G.R.182356, December4,2013, MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2013/dec2013/gr_182356_2013.html

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