Practice question
In a civil case, a party seeks to use a statement made in compromise negotiations for a purpose genuinely showing witness bias rather than proving liability. The opponent argues that Section 28 forbids every use of every negotiation statement. Which assessment is correct?
- The blanket objection is correct in all circumstances
- The statement automatically proves liability
- Section 28 recognizes specified other-purpose uses, including witness bias; the court must assess the real purpose and other admissibility requirements
- Every negotiation statement is always admissible for all purposes
- A settlement offer eliminates the need for a trial
Legal references
- 2019 Revised Rules on Evidence, Rule 130, Sections 27–34; applicable constitutional exclusions remain: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
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