Trial Test - Evidence

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I.

John filed a petition for declaration of nullity of his marriage to Anne on the ground of
psychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code. He obtained a copy of the
confidential psychiatric evaluation report on his wife from the secretary of the
psychiatrist.

Can he testify on the said report without offending the rule on privileged
communication? Explain.

II.

In a case for Estafa, the prosecution offered the photocopy of the acknowledgment
receipt signed by the accused showing personal receipt of the sum of money from
the private complainant to prove the amount of damage. Accused objected to the
offer of the photocopy on the sole ground that it is a mere reproduction of the
original in violation of the original document rule. The court overruled the
accused’s objection and admitted in evidence the photocopy of the
acknowledgment receipt.

Did the court err in admitting the photocopy? Explain briefly.

III.

Ricky, while driving his Maserati, smashes into the Toyota Vios of Dante.
Immediately after the incident, Ricky offers to pay the value of the Toyota Vios.

Dante still sued Ricky criminally for Reckless Imprudence because of Ricky’s
wayward and speedy driving. During trial, Dante was called as witness to testify on
Ricky’s offer to compromise as an admission of guilt. Ricky’s counsel objected.

If you were the judge, how would you rule on the objection? Explain briefly.

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