Text of the provision
Sec. 43. Common reputation. — Common reputation existing previous to the controversy, as to boundaries of or customs affecting lands in the community and reputation as to events of general history important to the community, or respecting marriage or moral character, may be given in evidence. Monuments and inscriptions in public places may be received as evidence of common reputation. (41 a)
2019 Revised Rules on Evidence (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC), Rule 130, Section 43. Reproduced verbatim and verified against the Supreme Court's official published text and the ChanRobles rendering.
About this section
This is Section 43 of Rule 130 (Rules Of Admissibility A. Object (Real) Evidence) of the 2019 Revised Rules on Evidence, the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court in A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC and in force since May 1, 2020. The text above is reproduced verbatim from the current rules.
Related provisions
- Section 42 — Family reputation or tradition regarding pedigree.
- Section 44 — Part of the res gestae.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.