Qualification and Disqualification of Witnesses - Who May or May Not Be a Witness in Court? (Rule 130, Rules of Court

All persons who can perceive, and perceiving, can make known their perception to others, may be witnesses.

Religious or political belief, interest in the outcome of the case, or conviction of a crime, unless otherwise provided by law, shall not be a ground for disqualification. 

Meanwhile, the following are disqualified to be a witness:

1. Disqualified by reason of mental incapacity or immaturity;

2. Disqualified by reason of marriage;

3. Disqualified by reason death or insanity of the adverse party; and,

4. Disqualified by reason of privileged communication. (Rule 130, Rules of Court, as amended)

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