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General Concepts

1. Basic Concepts of evidence, Rule 128 a. what is evidence i. question of law and fact Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Court of Appeals, 298 SCRA 83 (1998) G.R. 124043 Villanueva v. Court of Appeals, 294 SCRA 90 (1998) GR 127997 Cruz v. People, 303 SCRA 533 (1999) GR121422 ii. Concept of Proof factum probandum and factum probans Tantuico Jr. v. Republic of the Philippines, G.R. No. 89114, December 2, 1991 Far East Marble (Phils.) Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 94093, August 10, 1993 Salita v. Magtolis, G.R. No. 106429, June 13, 1994 Balitaan v. Court of First Instance of Batangas, 201 Phil. 311, July 30, 1982 GR L-38544 Paranaque Kings Enterprises, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, February 26, 1997 GR 111538 De Gala v. De Gala, 42 Phil. 771 iii. uses of evidence Republic v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 90478, November 21, 1991 Fortune Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108119, January 19, 1994 b. admissibility and weight or credibility of evidence People of the Philippines v. Abelardo Parungao, G.R. No. 125812, November 28, 1996 Prats and Co. v. Phoenix Insurance Co., 52 Phil. 807 (1929) GR 28607 People v. Abalos, 30 SCRA 599 GR L-29039 c. classification of evidence i. direct and circumstantial ii. corroborating and cumulative iii. sources of evidence People v. Precioso, G.R. No. 95890, May 12, 1993 2. what need not be proven, rule 129 a. judicial notice Expertravel & Tours, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 152392, 26 May 2005, 459 SCRA 147, 162 Estrada v Desierto, G.R. Nos. 146710-15. March 2, 2001. La Bugal Tribal Association v DENR, G.R. No. 127882. January 27, 2004 b. judicial admissions Philippine Health Care Providers (MAXICARE) vs. Carmela Estrada/CARA Health Services, G.R. No. 171052. January 28, 2008. Universal Food Corporation v Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-29155, 33 SCRA 1 (1970) Fabia v IAC, G.R. No. L-66101, 133 SCRA 364 (1984) Granada v PNB, G.R. No. L-20745, 18 SCRA 1 (1966) Cunanan v Amparo, G.R. No. L-1313, 80 Phil. 227 (1948) Joes Radio v Alto Enterprises, G.R. No. L-12376, 104 Phil. 333 (1958) Tec Bi v Chartered Bank, 41 Phil. 596 (1916) 3. burden of proof and evidence Read Anderson, Schum, Twining, Analysis of Evidence, Chapters 8, 9 and 10 4. Concept of presumptions a. presumptions of fact b. presumptions of law

i. conclusive presumptions ii. disputable presumptions B Admissibility

5. basic rules of admissibility a. relevance b. not prohibited by the law 6. concept of relevance and conditional admissibility Prats and Co. v. Phoenix Insurance Co., 52 Phil. 807 (1929) People v. Abalos, 30 SCRA 599 7. Not prohibited by the rules, general presentation a. object evidence i. concept ii. demonstrative evidence iii. presentation b. documentary evidence i. best evidence rule ii. parole evidence rule iii. private and public iv, presentation c. testimonial evidence i. qualifications ii. disqualifications iii. privileges iv. admissions and confessions v. res inter alios acta rule vi. hearsay rule and its exceptions vii. opinion rule viii. character evidence rule ix. presentation 8. Some Considerations for Presentation of Evidence a. authentication (need for sponsor) b. chain of custody c. laying the basis C Object Evidence

Readings Rule 130 section 1 Rule on DNA Evidence, A.M. No. 06-11-5-SC, October 2007 Rule on Electronic Evidence, A.M. No. 01-7-01-SC, July 17, 2001 (when object evidence, when documentary evidence) Feb. 4, 2013 Object as evidence People v Tacipit, 242 SCRA 250 (1995) Villaflor v Summers, 42 Phil. 62 People v Jara, 144 SCRA 516 People v Ruiz, 110 SCRA 155 People v Bardaje, 99 SCRA 388 (1980) Sison v People, 250 SCRA 58 (1995)

People v Vallejo, G.R. No. 144656 (2002) February 6, 2013 Demonstrative Evidence People People People People v v v v Amestuzo, G.R. No. 104383 (July 12, 2001) Berame alias Doming, G.R. No. L-27606 (July 30, 1976) Bulawin, G.R. No. L-30069 (September 30, 1969) Delmendo, G.R. No. L-32146 (November 23, 1981)

Read the following links http://www.abanet.org/lpm/lpt/articles/tch06061.shtml http://www.seanet.com/~rod/digiphot.html http://chnm.gmu.edu/aq/photos/texts/60clj406.htm http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/bulletins/dna_4_2001/welcome.html D Documentary Evidence

In general Rule 130, section 2 Best Evidence Rule In general, best evidence Rule 130, section 3 Citibank, N.A. v. Sabeniano, G.R. 156132, October 16, 2006, 504, SCRA 378 National Power Corporation v Godilla, G.R. 170491, April 3, 2007,520 SCRA 412 Home Insurance Corporation v Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 109293, August 18, 1993, 225 SCRA 411 Lim Tanhu v Ramolete, G.R. L-40098, August 29, 1975, 66 SCRA 425 Air France v Carrascoso, G.R. L-21438, September 28, 1966, 18 SCRA 155 People v Tanjutco, G.R. L-23924, April 29, 1968, 23 SCRA 361 Interpacific Transit Inc v Aviles, G.R. 86962, June 6, 1990, 186 SCRA 385 Concept of original document, Rule 130, section 4 Compania Maritima v Limson, G.R. L-27134, Feb 28, 1986, 141 SCRA 407 Fiscal of Pampanga v Reyes, G.R. 35366, Aug 5, 1931, 55 Phil 905 People v Tan, G.R. L-14257, Jul 31, 1959, 105 Phil. 1242 Mahilum et al v Court of Appeals, G.R. L-17970, June 30, 1966, 17 SCRA 482 Feb. 11, 2013 Secondary Evidence Rule 130, section 5, 6, 7 See also Rule 132, section 24 and 25 Lazatin v Campos, G.R. L-43955, Jul 30, 1979, 92 SCRA 250 Ong Ching Po v Court of Appeals, G.R. L-113472-73, December 20, 1994, 239 SCRA 341 Michael and Co v Enriquez, G.R. 10824, Dec 24, 1915, 33 Phil. 871 People v Lava, G.R. L-4974-8, May 16, 1969, 28 SCRA 72 Villa Rey Transit v Ferrer, G.R. L-23893, Oct 29, 1968, 25 SCRA 845 Compania Maritima v Allied Free Workers Union, G.R. L-28999, May 24, 1977, 77 SCRA 24 Feb. 13. 2013 Effect of calling for a document, Rule 130, section 8 Parol Evidence Rule Rule 130, section 9 Conde v CA, G.R. L-40242, Dec 15, 1982, 119 SCRA 245 Ortanez v Court of Appeals, G.R. 107372, Jan 23, 1997, 266 SCRA 561. Inciong Jr v Court of Appeals, G.R. 96405, June 26, 1996, 257 SCRA 578 Lucio Cruz v Court of Appeals, G.R. 7992, Dec 10, 1990, 192 SCRA 209 Lechugas v Court of Appeals, G.R. L-39972 & L-40300, Aug 6, 1986, 143 SCRA 343 Remolante v Tibe, G.R. L-59514, Feb 25, 1988, 158 SCRA 138

Robles v Lizarraga Hermanos, G.R. L-26173, July 13, 1927, 50 Phil. 387 Yacapin v Neri, G.R. 13591, Sept 4, 1919, 40 Phil 61 De la Rama v Ledesma, G.R. L-28498, July 14, 1986, 143 SCRA 1 PNR v CFI, G.R. L-46943, June 8, 1978, 83 SCRA 569 Ramirez v Orientalist Co and Fernandez, G.R. 11897, Sept 24, 1918, 38 Phil. 634 Bank of PI v Fidelity and Surety Co, G.R. 26743, Oct 19, 1927, 51 Phil. 57 Jose Soriano v General de Tobacos, G.R. L-17392, Dec 17, 1966, 18 SCRA 999 Julio v Dalandan, G.R. L-19012, Oct 30, 1967, 21 SCRA 543 Labasan v Lacuesta, G.R. L-25931, 86 SCRA 16 Peabody v Broomfield, G.R. 13510, Oct 23, 1918, 38 Phil. 841 Land Settlement and Development Corporation v Garcia Plantation, G.R. L-17820, April 24, 1963, 7 SCRA 750 Market Developers Inc, v IAC, G.R. 74978, Sept 8, 1989, 177 SCRA 393 Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority v Court of Appeals, G.r. No. 121506, October 30 1996, 263 SCRA 736 Abrenica v Gonda, G.R. 10100, Aug 15, 1916, 34 Phil. 739 Feb. 18. 2013 E Testimonial Evidence Qualification and Competency, Rule 130 Section 20 Icutanim v Hernandez and Vinson, G.R. No. L-1709, June 8, 1948, 81 Phil. 161 Carandag v Cabatuando, G.R. No. L-25384, October 26, 1973, 53 SCRA 383 Addenbrook v People, G.R. L-22995, June 29, 1967, 20 SCRA 494 Disqualifications Mental incapacity and immaturity, Rule 130, section 21 Rule on Examination of Child Witness, SC A.M. No. 00-4-07-SC. November 21, 2000. People v Esponola, G.R. No. 119308, April 18, 1997, 272 SCRA 689 People v Hayag, G.R. L-38635, November 17, 1980, 101 SCRA 67 People v Sueta, G.R. 94549, August 9, 1993, 225 SCRA 219 People v Pedrosa, G.R. 56457, January 27, 1989, 169 SCRA 545 People v Mendoza, G.r. No. 113791, February 22, 1996, 254 SCRA 18 Feb 20, 2013 Marital disqualification, Rule 130, section 22 (differentiate from relative incompetencies) US v Concepcion, G.R. 10396, July 29, 1915, 31 Phil. 182 Lezama v Rodriguez, G.R. L-25643, June 27, 1968, 23 SCRA 1166 People v Castaneda, G.R. L-46306, February 27, 1979, 88 SCRA 562 Relative Incompetencies Dead mans statute, Rule 130, section 23 Guerrero v St. Claires Realty, G.R. L-58164, Sept 2, 1983, 124 SCRA 553 Goni v Court of Appeals, G.R. L-27434, Sept 23, 1986, 144 SCRA 222 Razon v IAC, G.R. 74306, March 16, 1992, 207 SCRA 234 Privilege Communications, Rule 130, section 24 U.S. v Antipolo, G.R. 13109, March 6, 1918, 37 Phil. 726 Krohn v Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108854, June 14, 1994, 233 SCRA 146 Regala v Sandiganbayan, G.R. 105938, Sept 20, 1996, 262 SCRA 124 People v Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 115439-41, July 16, 1997, 275 SCRA 505 Lim v Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91114, Sept. 25, 1992, 214 SCRA 273 Neri v Senate, G.R. No. 180643. March 25, 2008, 549 SCRA 77

Banco Filipino v Monetary Board, G.R. L-70054, July 8, 1986, 142 SCRA 523 People v Capulong, G.R. L-65674, April 15, 1988, 160 SCRA 533 Feb. 25, 2013 See also, Rep. Act Nos. 53 and 1477 Article 215 Civil Code, Articles 229 and 230, Revised Penal Code Testimonial Privilege, Rule 130 Section 25 Admissions and Confessions Admission against interests, rule 130 sections 26 Purpose of rule, US v Ching Po, G.R. 7707, December 6, 1912, 23 Phil. 578 Juan Ysmael and Co v Hasim, G.R. 26247, March 18, 1927, 50 Phil. 132 Admission and confession differentiated, see rule 130 section 26 and section 33 See also 1986 Consti, article III People v Lorenzo, G.R. 110107, Jan 26, 1995, 240 SCRA 624 CMS Logging v Court of Appeals, G.R. 41420, July 10, 1992, 211 SCRA 374 People v Molleda, G.R. L-34248, 86 SCRA 667, 701 People v Ayson, G.R. 85215, July 7, 1989, 175 SCRA 216 Feb 27, 2013 distinguished from declaration against interest, see rule 130 section 38 Concept of self serving evidence NDC v Workmens Compensation, G.R. No. L-21724. April 27, 1967, 19 SCRA 861 Exceptions Testimonial rehabilitation multiple admissibility Admission by conduct People v Sope and Cruz G.R. L-16, January 31, 1946, 75 Phil. 810 People v Ocampo, G.R. No. 80262, September 1, 1993, 226 SCRA 1 Admission by declaration Sison v Ambalada, G.R. 9943, March 18, 1915, 30 Phil. 118 People v Yatco,G.R. No. L-9181. November 28, 1955, 97 Phil 940 Admission by Silence, (qui tacet consentire videtur) rule 130 section 32 People v Paragsa, G.R. L-44060, July 20, 1978, 84 SCRA 105 (requisites) Compromises, rule 130 section 27 Res inter alios acta alteri nocere non debet, Admission by others, rule 130 section 28 Exceptions to res inter alios Acta Vicarious admissions agents and partners, rule 130 section 28 co-conspirators, rule 130 section 30 People v Yatco, supra

People v Guevarra, G.R. 65017, Nov 13, 1989, 179 SCRA 325 People v Salvador, G.R. L-77964, July 26, 1988, 163 SCRA 574 admission by privies, rule 130 section 31 Alpuerto v Perez, G.R. 12794, Oct 14, 1918, 38 Phil. 785 City of Manila v del Rosario, G.R. 1284, Nov 10, 1905, 5 Phil. 227 By the same person, rule 130 section 34 and 35 see also Character evidence rule, Rule 132, section 14 Exceptions Malig v Sandiganbayan, G.R. L-71712, April 15, 1988, 160 SCRA 623 Testimonial knowledge In general, rule 130 section 36 People v Gaddi, G.R. No. 74065. February 27, 1989, 170 SCRA 649 Estrada v Desierto, G.R. 146710-15, April 3, 2001 Comilang v Barcena, G.R. 146853, Feb 13, 2006 People v Gumimba, G.R. 174056, Feb 27, 2007 March 4, 2013 Exceptions to hearsay rule dying declaration, rule 130 sec 37 US v Gil, G.R. No. 4704, April 26, 1909, 13 Phil 549 People v Sabio, G.R. No. L-26193, January 27, 1981, 102 SCRA 218 People v Salison, G.R. No. L-115690, Feb 20, 1996 People v Bautista, G.r. No. 117685, June 21, 1999 Marturillas v People, G.R. No. 163217, April 18, 2006 declaration against interest, rule 130, section 38 People v Toledo, G.R. No. 28655, August 6, 1928, 51 Phil. 825 Fuentes v CA, G.R. No. 111692, February 9, 1996, 253 SCRA 430 (1996) People v Bernal, G.R. No. 113685, June 19, 1997, 274 SCRA 197 Philippine Free Press v CA, G.R. No. 132864, April 19, 2006 Parel v Prudencio, G.R. No. 146556, April 19, 2006 March 6, 2013 pedigree, rule 130 section 39 Gravador v Mamigo, 20 SCRA 742 (1967) Tison v CA, 276 SCRA 582 (1997) Solinap v Locsin, G.R. No. 146737, December 10, 2001 Tecson v COMELEC, G.R. 161434, March 3, 2004 family tradition, rule 130, section 40 Ferrer v de Ynchausti, 38 Phil. 905 (1918) In re Mallare, 59 SCRA 45 common reputation, rule 130, section 41 City of Manila v Del Rosario, 5 Phil. 227 (1905) res gestae, rule 130 section 42 People v Putian, G.R. No. L-33049, November 29, 1976, 74 SCRA 133 People v Lungayan, G.R. No. 64556. June 10, 1988,162 SCRA 100 People v Tolentino, G.R. No. 87085. February 2, 1993, 218 SCRA 337 People v Tulagan, G.R. No. L-68620, July 22, 1986 DBP v Radio Mindanao Network, G.R. No. 147039, January 27, 2006 entries in the course of business, rule 130, section 42

Aznar v Citibank, G.R. No. 164273, March 28 2007 Nestle Philippines v FY Sons, G.R. No. 150780, May 5, 2006 Security Bank and Trust Co v Gan, G.R. No. 150464, June 27, 2006 official records, rule 130, section 44 People v Leones, G.R. No. L-48727. September 30, 1982, 117 SCRA 382 People v Gabriel, G.R. No. L-107735, Feb 1, 1996 Wallem Maritime v NLRC, G.R. 108433, 263 SCRA 174, Barcelon v Commissioner of Internal Revenue, G.R. 157061, August 7, 2006 commercial lists, rule 130, section 45 learned treatises, rule 130 section 46 prior testimony, rule 130, section 47 Tan v CA, 20 SCRA 54 (1967) Manliclic v Calaunan, G.R. No. 150157, Feb 25, 2007 Opinion Rule, rule 130 sections 48 to 50 People v Adoviso, G.R. Nos. 116196-97, June 23, 1999, 309 SCRA 1 China Banking v Court of Appeals, G.R. NO. 155299, July 24, 2007 Daubert v Merrel Dow Pharmaceuticals, 113 S. Ct. 2786 (1993) Character Evidence In general, rule 130, section 51 see also rule 132, section 14 US v Pineda, G.R. No. L-12858, January 22, 1918, 37 Phil. 457 People v Irang, G.R. No. 45179, March 30, 1937, 64 Phil. 285 F. Burdens of Evidence/ Burdens of Proof Note: for rules 131, 132, 133, read any annotation G. Presentation or Evidence

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