What is hearsay? In a general sense, hearsay means rumor or a statement from someone other than the one who declares. In evidence, it is called hearsay in court or hearsay evidence. …
A Dying Declaration Need Not Be in Writing | People vs. Vivovicente
Facts Cpl. Iluminado Combalicer of the Galas Police Sub-Station 4 testified that before Hoyohoy died at 11am of July 21, 1991, Hoyohoy told him at 8am that he had been stabbed by…
Notarization
What is notarization? Is any act that a notary public is empowered to perform under the Rules on Notarial Practice which includes: Notarization is not an empty, meaningless, routinary act. (Dela Cruz vs….
The Judge Who Engaged in Notarial Practice – Simon vs. Judge Aragon
Simon alleged that Judge Aragon engaged in unauthorized notarial practice Answer of Judge Aragon Rulings: Referral to the Executive Judge of the RTC of Cabagan, Isabela Office of the Court Administrator adopted…
Notarizing the “Deed of the Dead” – Arrieta vs. Llosa
Facts This is an administrative case filed by complainant Arrieta praying for the disbarment of respondent Atty. Jose A. Llosa for notarizing and certifying under oath a Deed of Absolute Sale making…
My First Moot Court Competition Experience
In this post, I am sharing my personal experience as a participant in the Stetson International Moot Court Competition 2024. We won the Overall Best Memorial, first place in the general rounds,…
The lawyer who notarized without the presence of the affiants – Villarin vs. Sabate
In an SEC Case, Atty. Sabate notarized the document called “Motion to Dismiss with Answer.” The document has three signatories – of Paterno Diaz, Dr. Levi Pagunsan, and Pastor Bofetiado. However, above…
Can a Defective Jurat Invalidate a Second Marriage? – People vs. Imutan
Can a jurat without a document and page number invalidate a second marriage and therefore exculpate the accused from bigamy? Imutan was charged with bigamy. As a defense, he argued that he…
The Lawyer Who Notarized an Unsigned Deed of Sale – Realino vs Atty. Villamor
Realino sold his residential lot to Closa, but Closa initially paid partially. Closa promised to pay the balance by executing a promissory note. Realino did not sign the document. Seller Realino said…
UNCITRAL Model Law on E-Commerce and E-Signatures
What is UNCITRAL? UNCITraL is the core legal body of the United Nations system in the field of international trade law. It stands for United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. It…
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