Remedial Law, 2019 Bar — Question B.18

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In a case for Attempted Parricide brought against Mr. M by his wife, Mrs. N, their son, C, was called as a witness for the prosecution. Mr. M’s counsel objected, invoking the filial privilege rule. Meanwhile, in a separate case for Serious Physical Injuries also brought against Mr. M, but this time by his son, C, Mrs. N was called to testify against Mr. M. Mr. M’s counsel objected, invoking the marital disqualification rule. Should the objections of Mr. M’s counsel in both cases be sustained? Explain.

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