Philippines: Text messages are admissible as evidence

Without going into all the details of the case that prompted this decision, balita.org reports that "the Philippine Supreme Court on Friday ruled that text messages are now admissible as evidence in court".

The rule provides that, "Ephemeral electronic communications shall be proven by the testimony of a person who was a party to the same or who has personal knowledge thereof."

emily | 4:08 PM | SMS as Evidence in Court |
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