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Nov 25, 2004 notarial law judges as notaries evidence admissibility deed of sale civil law supreme court

When Judges Cannot Notarize Documents: Limits on Notarial Authority and Admissibility in Philippine Law

Supreme Court clarifies when judges may notarize documents, why invalid notarization affects admissibility, and what makes a deed private.