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2011-03-16 |
VELASCO JR., J. |
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| Further, "it is not unusual for a judge who did not try a case in its entirety to decide it on the basis of the records on hand."[36] This is because the judge "can rely on the transcripts of stenographic notes and calibrate the testimonies of witnesses in accordance with their conformity to common experience, knowledge and observation of ordinary men. Such reliance does not violate substantive and procedural due process of law."[37] Considering that, in the instant case, the transcripts of stenographic notes taken during the trial were extant and complete, there was no impediment for the judge to decide the case. | |||||