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Practice question: Original Documents

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Practice question

An electronic scan materially changes figures in the signed paper agreement. Its proponent calls it a duplicate and relies on Lastimosa’s photocopy holding. Which is correct?
  1. A materially altered scan does not satisfy the accurate-reproduction definition merely by being electronic
  2. Every electronic scan is conclusively accurate
  3. Lastimosa permits alteration of every amount
  4. A scan automatically replaces the executed terms
  5. Only the file extension determines accuracy

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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