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2004-05-28 |
PANGANIBAN, J. |
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| We have held that without the original document containing the allegedly forged signature, one cannot make a definitive comparison that would establish forgery;[66] and that a comparison based on a mere reproduction of the document under controversy cannot produce reliable results.[67] We have also said, however, that a judge cannot merely rely on a handwriting expert's testimony,[68] but should also exercise independent judgment in evaluating the authenticity of a signature under scrutiny.[69] In the present case, both the RTC and the CA conducted independent examinations of the evidence presented and arrived at reasonable and similar conclusions. Not only did they admit secondary evidence; they also appositely considered testimonial and other documentary evidence in the form of the Affidavit. | |||||