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Practice question: Liberal Construction of the Rules on Evidence

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does a satisfactory delay explanation automatically prove the factual allegation in the late document?
  1. Yes; an excuse establishes every allegation
  2. No
  3. Only the document’s length matters
  4. Only counsel’s status matters
  5. The tribunal must believe all late evidence

Legal references

  • Rule1 Section6: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
  • Agapito v. Aeroplus Multi-Services, G.R.248304, April20,2022, MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2022/apr2022/gr_248304_2022.html
  • CIR v. Marily Development Corporation, G.R.263794, April2,2025, MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_263794_2025.html

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