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2002-01-25 |
BELLOSILLO, J. |
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| The question of inconsistency arose from the sworn statement executed by Danilo Sause before the police.[13] Inconsistencies between the testimony and the sworn statement were explained to be due to the fact that affidavits are generally not prepared by the affiants themselves but by others and affiants are only made to sign them.[14] Certain discrepancies between declarations made in an affidavit and those made at the witness stand seldom discredit the declarant.[15] Sworn statements, taken ex parte, are almost always incomplete and often inaccurate for various reasons, sometimes from partial suggestion or for want of suggestion and inquiry.[16] They are generally inferior to the testimony of the witness given in open court.[17] In other words, whenever there is inconsistency between an affidavit and the testimony of a witness in court, the testimony commands greater weight.[18] | |||||