Remedial Law, 2019 Bar — Question B.19-b

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A criminal complaint for Theft was filed against Mr. T by his employer for allegedly stealing company property. During trial, the prosecutor called Mr. T’s former supervisor, Mr. V, to the stand and attempted to question him on similar incidents also involving Mr. T with his previous employer. Mr. T’s counsel objected to the question, invoking the rule on res inter alios acta. In response, the prosecutor argued that the question should be allowed since he was trying to establish Mr. T’s habit of stealing things from the workplace. Assuming that the prosecution presents evidence on the bad moral character of Mr. T, may the same be admitted in the present case? Explain.

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