Practice question
Assuming the Hague Evidence Convention framework applies, for what purpose may evidence taken abroad be used under Section 18(a)?
- Only to calculate courier fees
- Only to identify the issuing court
- To avoid every trial safeguard
- To contradict or impeach the person examined when presented as a witness
- Only to replace all judgments
Legal references
- A.M. No. 25-02-17-SC, Sections 1, 11 and 18–20.
- Reviewed primary authority, Sections 1, 11 and 18–20; all applications conditional on applicable Convention framework: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/98634
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