Atty. A drafts a pleading for his client B wherein B admits certain facts prejudicial to his case. The pleading was never filed but was signed by…

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Atty. A drafts a pleading for his client B wherein B admits certain facts prejudicial to his case. The pleading was never filed but was signed by Atty. A. Opposing counsel got hold of the pleading and presents the same in court. Which statement is the most accurate?

1. A.The prejudicial statements are not admissible because the unfiled document is not considered a pleading.
2. B.The prejudicial statements are not admissible because the client did not sign the pleading.
3. C.The prejudicial statements are not admissible because these were not made by the client in open court.
4. D.The prejudicial statements are not admissible because these were made outside the proceedings.

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