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Jan 23, 2018 judicial affidavit rule evidence pre-trial rules of court supreme court civil procedure

Late Evidence and the Judicial Affidavit Rule: Lara's Gift v. PNB General Insurers

The Supreme Court clarifies when trial courts may admit late evidence and supplemental judicial affidavits under the Judicial Affidavit Rule.

Oct 17, 2000 hearsay evidence rules of court sworn statements sandiganbayan criminal procedure evidence admissibility

Hearsay Evidence in Philippine Courts: When Sworn Statements Are Admissible

Sworn statements can be admitted in Philippine courts not to prove their truth, but to show they were made. Learn the hearsay rule's limits.

Aug 13, 2000 pre-trial order pre-trial brief witness exclusion civil procedure remedial law supreme court

Pre-Trial Orders Control Your Case: The Tiu v. Middleton Rule on Witness Exclusion

Pre-trial orders bind trial proceedings. Learn from Tiu v. Middleton why unnamed witnesses may still testify and how to protect your case.