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Practice question: Secondary Evidence

Multiple Choice Hard

Practice question

The original’s exact disputed price clause is central to the case. Counsel offers a retelling and relies solely on Section3(e), asserting all paper originals are collateral. Which is correct?
  1. The stated controlling clause does not fit the claimed not-closely-related exception
  2. Every paper original is collateral automatically
  3. Section3(e) eliminates the rule in all contract cases
  4. Counsel’s label conclusively determines materiality
  5. The exact clause becomes irrelevant once a retelling exists

Legal references

  • AM19-08-15-SC, Rule130 Sections3–9: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html

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