Act No. 190 Section 281

Hearsay evidence of questions of pedigree.

Section 281

SEC. 281. Hearsay evidence of questions of pedigree. — The declaration, act, or omission of a member of a family who is not living, or is outside the jurisdiction of the Philippine Islands, is admissible as evidence of pedigree or relationship, or family genealogy in cases where pedigree, relationship, or family genealogy are questions at issue.

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