Practice question
An objection states three grounds. The court sustains only one and declines the others. What does section 38 require concerning the basis of that ruling?
- No ground may ever be identified.
- The ruling sustaining one or some grounds must specify those relied on.
- The judge must always write a full separate opinion for every objection.
- Counsel may choose an unstated ground after appeal.
- The ruling must be deferred until execution.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html — Rule 132 sections 36–39: oral objections, timing, specified grounds, continuing objections, rulings and striking.
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