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2008-10-31 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| Finally, we must emphasize that while the rules on discovery are liberally constructed so as to ascertain truth and to expedite the disposal of cases, the trial court may disallow a deposition if there are valid reasons for so ruling.[14] Here, we find the protracted delay in the litigation at petitioner's instance coupled with the belated and unsubstantiated allegations of illness and threats to petitioner's life, more than sufficient reasons for the trial court to deny petitioner's motion. | |||||