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Practice question: Use, Effect, and Admissibility of Evidence Taken Abroad

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Assume the Hague Evidence Convention is in force between the relevant States and A.M.25-02-17-SC applies. The offeror cannot procure the examined person’s attendance by subpoena, and the court so finds. All other conditions are met. Does Section18(c)(iv) recognize that use ground?
  1. Yes
  2. No; failure of subpoena can never matter
  3. Only a private demand letter matters
  4. Only a corporate director can be unavailable
  5. Only death permits every use

Legal references

  • AM25-02-17-SC, March4,2025, Sections1–2,18–20,32–33; applicability conditional on Convention entry into force between relevant States: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/98634

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