Practice question
Under Tan-Andal and its 2025 reaffirmation in Chan Tee Ten, what quantum must establish psychological incapacity under Article 36?
- Any suspicion
- Preponderance alone solely because the case is civil
- Clear and convincing evidence
- Proof by exactly two psychiatrists in every case
- Only the parties' agreement
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/may2021/gr_196359_2021.html — Tan-Andal v. Andal, G.R. No. 196359, May 11, 2021, EN BANC MAIN decision (clear and convincing evidence; Article 36).
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/aug2025/gr_259322_2025.html — Chan Tee Ten v. Tee Ten, G.R. No. 259322, August 6, 2025, MAIN decision (clear and convincing quantum reaffirmed).
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_265570_2025.html — People v. Akil, G.R. No. 265570, April 7, 2025, MAIN decision (police-initiated private questioning of a detainee and custodial confession).
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.pdf — A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC, current Rules 128 §3, 130 §§21–22, 131 §1, 133 §§1–2,4–6.
- https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html — 1987 Constitution, Article III §§2–3,12,14 (exclusionary protections and due process).
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