Practice question
A qualifying reproduction is offered where use of it in lieu of the original is shown unjust or inequitable in the particular circumstances. The proponent argues that absence of an original-authenticity dispute makes rejection impossible. Which is correct?
- Unjust or inequitable use is a separate Section4(c) exception
- Authenticity is the only exception in the Rule
- Every duplicate must be accepted regardless of unfairness
- The court can never examine circumstances
- The duplicate automatically proves every fact stated
Legal references
- AM19-08-15-SC, Rule130 Sections3–9: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
- People v Lastimosa, GR265758, February3,2025, MAIN opinion, original and accurate duplicate: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/gr_265758_2025.html
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