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Practice question: Positive and Negative Evidence

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Which is an example of positive testimony about an occurrence?
  1. I was not paying attention and noticed nothing
  2. I personally saw the defendant sign the receipt
  3. I have no idea whether it happened
  4. I did not look at the room
  5. I was absent and know nothing about it

Legal references

  • Gomez v. Gomez-Samson, G.R. No. 156284, February 6, 2007; People v. Lastimosa, G.R. No. 265758, February 3, 2025, main decisions.
  • Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, qualified positive-negative weight and expert methods: https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/feb2007/gr_156284_2007.html
  • Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, credible positive identification versus bare denial: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/gr_265758_2025.html

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