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MARY’S COLLEGE
Fourth Year Law Review
2017

EVIDENCE

Outline and Materials

Main Reference: Willard B. Riano, Evidence (The Bar Lectures Series) (prescribed)

Course Requirements: Two (2) examinations (90% of Grade)

Attendance (10% of Grade)

Introduction:

Rule 128: General Provisions: Definition; Admissibility and Relevancy

Materials: 1. Razon vs Tagitis, 606 SCRA 598

2. People v. Yatar, 428 SCRA 504 (2004) [DNA]
3. Herrera vs Alba, 460 SCRA 197 (2005)
4. People v. Villasan, 603 SCRA 241 (2009) [Paraffin]
5. People v. Adoviso, 309 SCRA 1 (1999) [Polygraph]
6. People v. Tumimpad, 235 SCRA 483 (1994) [Blood Test]

Rule 129: What Need not be Proved: Judicial Notice and Admissions

Materials: 1. Suplico vs NEDA, 558 SCRA 329 (2008)

2. State Prosecutors v. Muro, 236 SCRA 505 (1994) [Judicial Notice]
3. Laureano v. CA, 324 SCRA 414 (2010) [Foreign Laws]
4. “G” Holdings vs NAMAWU, 604 SCRA 273 (2009)
5. Metropolitan Bank vs Miranda, 640 SCRA 273 (2011)
6. Saludo vs American Express, 487 SCRA 462 (2006)
7. People vs Cabigquez, 631 SCRA 652 (2010)
8. Espanol vs Formoso, 525 SCRA 216 (2007)
9. Latip vs Chua, 604 SCRA 163 (2009)
10. SJS v. Atienza, Jr., 545 SCRA 92 (2008) [Ordinances]
11. Asian Terminals, Inc. vs Malayan Insurance Co., Inc., 647 SCRA 1111
12. De Castro vs Liberty Broadcasting, 629 SCRA 77 (2010)
13. Director of Lands v. CA, 196 SCRA 94 (1991) [Amended Pleadings]
14. Republic vs Sarabia, 468 SCRA 142 (2005)
15. Binarao vs Plus Builders, Inc., 491 SCRA 41 (2006)
16. St. Mary’s Farm vs Prima Real Property, 560 SCRA 704 (2008)
17. People vs Abello, 582 SCRA 378 (2009)
18. Vidar vs People, 611 SCRA 216 (2010)
19. People v. Villanueva, 629 SCRA 720 (2010) [Stipulations]
20. Casent Realty Development Corp. vs Philbanking Corp., G.R. No. 150731 (2007)
[Implied Admission]

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Rule 130: Rules of Admissibility

Sec. 1-Sec. 8: Object and Documentary Evidence; Best Evidence Rule

Materials: 1. Torralba v. People, 467 SCRA 552 (2005)

2. Valeroso v. People, 546 SCRA 450 (2008) [Firearm]
3. Cacao v. People, 610 SCRA 636 (2010) [Drugs]
4. Carino v. People, 581 SCRA 388 (2009) [Chain of Custody]
5. People v. Kamad, 610 SCRA 295 (2010)
6. People v. Guiara, 601 SCRA 310 (2009)
7. People v. Rivera, 569 SCRA 879
8. People v. Del Monte, 552 SCRA 627
9. People vs Dela Cruz, 570 SCRA 273
10. People v. Rulepa, 398 SCRA 567 (2003) [Object evidence]
11. PLDT v. Tiamson, 474 SCRA 761 (2005) [Documentary evidence]
12. People v. Tandoy, 192 SCRA 28 (1990) [Best evidence]
13. Arceo v. People, 495 SCRA 276 (2006) [Best evidence]
14. Consolidated v. Del Monte Motor, 465 SCRA 117 (2005) [Best evidence]
15. Gaw v. Chua, 551 SCRA 505 (2008) [Best evidence]
16. Manila Mining v. Tan, 578 SCRA 577 (2009) [Best evidence]
17. Nissan v. United Philippine Scout, 618 SCRA 584 (2010) [Best evidence]
18. Marquez v. Espejo, 629 SCRA 117 (2010) [Best evidence]
19. People vs Cayabyab, 465 SCRA 681 (2005) [Best evidence]
20. Compania Maritima v. Allied Free Workers Union, 77SCRA 24 (1977) [Best
evidence]
21. People vs Padilla, 601 SCRA 385 (2009) [Best evidence]
22. Lee vs People, 440 SCRA 662 (2004) [Best evidence]
23. BPI v. SMP, Inc., 609 SCRA 129 (2009) [Best evidence]
24. Pacasum v. People, 585 SCRA 616 (2009) [Best evidence]
25. Republic v. El Gobierno, 459 SCRA 533 (2005) [Best evidence]

Rule 130: Rules on Admissibility

Sec. 9-Sec. 19: Parol Evidence Rule; Interpretation of Documents

Materials: 1. Allied Banking v. Cheng Yong, 472 SCRA 101 (2005)

2. Norton v. All Asia Bank, 605 SCRA 37 (2009)
3. Borillo v. CA, 209 SCRA 130 (1992)
4. Raymundo v. Lunaria, 569 SCRA 526 (2008)
5. Sps. Amoncio v. Benedicto, 560 SCRA 219 (2008)
6. Estate of Llenado v. Llenado, 580 SCRA 546 (2009)
7. Marquez v. Espejo, 629 SCRA 117 (2010)
8.Maagad v. Maagad, 588 SCRA 649 (2009)

Rule 130: Rules on Admissibility

(a) Sec. 20-Sec. 24: Testimonial Evidence: Qualifications of Witnesses

(b) Sec. 1-7, Rules on Examination of Child Witness

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 Materials: 1. Cavili v. Florendo 154 SCRA 610
2. Neri v. Senate, 549 SCRA 77 (2008)
3. Bordalba v. CA, 374 SCRA 555 (2002)
4. Gonzales v. CA, 298 SCRA 322 (1998)
5. Alvarez v. Ramirez, 473 SCRA 259 (2005)
6. Ordonio v. Daguican, 62 SCRA 270
7. Regala v. Sandiganbayan, 262 SCRA 123 (1996)
8. In re: Petition for Cancellation, 625 SCRA 66 (2010) (Filial privilege)

Week Six: Rule 130: Rules on Admissibility

Sec. 25-Sec. 35: Testimonial Privilege, Admissions and Confessions; Previous

Conduct as Evidence

Materials: 1. Republic v. Kenrick Development, 498 SCRA 220 (2006)

2. People v. Dela Cruz, 546 SCRA 703 (2008)
3. People v. Galvez, 519 SCRA 521 (2007) (Offer of compromise: criminal)
4. Tan v. Rodil Enterprises, 511 SCRA 162 (2006) (Offer of compromise: Civil)
5. Capila v. People, 495 SCRA 276 (2006) (Admission by silence)
6. Preagido v. Sandiganbayan, 476 SCRA 143 (2005)
7. Tamargo v. Awigan, 610 SCRA 316 (2010)
8. Bughaw, Jr. v. Treasure Island, 550 SCRA 307 (2008)
9. Office v. Cunting, 539 SCRA 494 (2007)
10. Philippines First v. Wallem, Phils., 582 SCRA 457 (2009)
11. Villanueva v. Balaguer, 590 SCRA 661 (2009)

First Examination Coverage Ends Here