Practice question
A married witness is called to testify in favor of the spouse. No confidential communication or other privilege is involved. Does Section 23 bar the testimony solely because they are married?
- Yes, all spousal testimony is prohibited
- Yes, favorable testimony is expressly barred
- No, the current Section 23 restriction concerns testimony against the other spouse
- Yes, unless their children agree
- Yes, because marriage makes perception impossible
Legal references
- A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC, Rule 130, Sections 21, 23–24.
- Reviewed primary authority, Rule 130, Sections 21, 23–24, current amended text: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
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