Problem Areas in Legal Ethics:

• The objective of this course is to prepare the students for the Bar
examination, this will serve as a review subject.
• Revisit thoroughly the study of Legal profession, legal ethics and
judicial ethics including the applicable decided cases.
• Discussion or debate on issues (problem areas) involving gray
areas in the practice of law?
• To familiarize the students of what is the practice of law in
actuality.
• At the end of the semester, it is expected that the students has
retained knowledge sufficient to excel in the Bar Examinations of
the said subject.
 
SYLLABUS: OUTLINE COURSE:
1. Define legal profession?
2. What are the sources of ethical standards in the Philippine
Judiciary?
3. What constitute the Practice of Law? (Cayetano vs. Monsod, G.R.
No. 100113, Sept. 3, 1991)
4. Does being a member of the Bar a matter of right or a mere
privilege? MCLE compliance / PTR payment Requirements / B.M.
2012
5. Admission to the bar (In Re Almacen, .R. Nos L-27654, Feb. 18,
1970; In Re: Lanuevo, A.C. No. 1162, Aug.29, 1975)
6. Enumerate the 10 requirements for admission to the bar (In Re:
Application for Admission to the Bar of Vicente Ching, B.M. 914,
Oct. 01, 1999
7. Philippine Shari’ Bar: Disqualification of Bar Examinee Haron S.
Meling, B.M.  1154,  June 8, 2004
8. Who may be called “Attorney”? Alawi vs Alauya, A.M. No. SDC-
97-2-P, Feb. 4, 1997; In Re: Galang, 66 SCRA 245 (1975);
Aguirre vs. Rana, 403 SCRA 342 (2003)
9. Private practice OCA vs. Atty. Lagada, A.M. No. P-99-1287, Jan.
26, 2001
10. Can a non-lawyer practice law? Pro se/Union representative/ MTC
–criminal/ Revised Law Student Practice Rule, Rule138-A Sec. 1,
Rules of Court. (Revised by A.M.  19-03-24)/cadastral court/
persons authorized to representing the government.
• Five J Taxi vs NLRC, G.R. No. 111474, Aug. 22, 1994
11. What is Pro se? Pp vs. Santocildes Jr., G.R. No. 109149 Dec. 21,
1999
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11. Limitations on appearance of non-lawyer before the courts
(PAFLU vs. Binalbangan Isabela Sugar Company, G.R. No. L-
23959, Nov. 29, 1971
12. Proceedings wherein lawyers are not allowed to appear.
13. Public official who are lawyer but cannot practice law? – Catu vs.
Deciembre, A.C. No. 5738, Feb. 19, 2008
14. Remedies against unauthorized practice of law.
15. Who are these government officials who may practice? – PCGG
vs. SB, G.R. 151809-12 April 12, 2005
16. What are the 8 subjects in the bar examination and corresponding
weighted percentage?
17. What is the passing average in the bar? Can the Supreme Court
adjust to lower it? Sec. 5 (5) Art. VIII1987 Constitution
18. Can legislature enact laws to regulate the practice of law? In
Relation to RA 9999
19. What are the four fold duties of a lawyer? Maligsa v. Cabanting
A.C. No. 5859
20. What are attorney’s fees?
21. Kinds of attorney’s fees? awarded (Avala vs High Capacity GR
2033328 2017)
22. What is the basis of compensation of a lawyer? Canon 20 Rule
20.01.
23. Can the court temper the rate of attorney’s fees? (D.M. Consunji,
Inc. vs. LNRC, 143 SCRA 212) / Rosario, Jr. v. de Guzman, et al.
2013
24. Can a lawyer collect his attorney’s fee even without a written
contract? Tanhuenco vs De Duma, AC # 1437 and 1683 1989,
25. What remedies available for the lawyer to secure his professional
fees? Charging Lien/Retaining Lien/ Suit in assumpsit
26. What are the common terminologies in the legal profession? Bar,
Bench, Practice of Law, Attorney-at-Law / Counsel-at- Law /
Attorney/ Counsel/ Abogado / Boceros/ Attorney in fact /Counsel
de Oficio/ Attorney ad hoc / Attorney of Record / of counsel, lead
counsel, house counsel, bar association, advocate, barrisster, titulo
de abogado, immoral conduct, grossly immoral conduct, moral
turpitude, pro se, barratry, ambulance chasing, contingent fee,
amicus curae, amicus curae par excellence, champertous contract,
quantum meruit, case at bar, case at bench, de minimis,
disbarment, sui generis, litigation,  Notatu dignum, Sub judice.
Collaborating counsel, counsel de parte.
27. Define Legal Ethics.
28. How can you put legal ethics in a nutshell?

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Layer’s Oath – related cases: Olbes vs. Deciembre, A.C. No. 5365, April
27, 2005; Re: Administrative Case Atty. Samuel C. Occeña, A.C. No.
2841, July 3, 2002; Re: Petition Of Al Argosino To Take The Lawyer's
Oath, B.M. No. 712, March 19, 1997; Grande vs. Atty. Evangeline De
Silva, A.C. No. 4838, July 29, 2003)
29. What is one of the continuing requirements for a lawyer to practice
his profession?
30. Practice under detention (PP vs. Maceda, G.R. Nos. 89591-96 Jan.
24, 2000)
31. What is private practice? OCA vs. Atty. Lagada A.M. No. P-99-
1287, Jan. 26, 2001
32. What is the definition of Good Moral Character? (ANONYMOUS
COMPLAINT AGAINST ATTY. CRESENCIO P. CO UNTIAN,
JR., AC NO. 5900, APRIL 10, 2019)
33. Is there separation of identities in the person of a lawyer?
(dichotomy of personality)
34. What are the penalties or punishments that can be imposed to
erring lawyers?
35. What are the grounds for disbarment?
36. What is the quantum of evidence required to a judged an erring
lawyer administratively guilty? (Eduardo B. Prangan v. NLRC,
G.R. 126529, April 15, 1998.) . (Domingo v. Sacdalan, A.C. No.
12475 March 26, 2019)
37. In case there is doubt in the interpretation and application of law
and appreciation of pieces of evidence, what is the rule?
38. What is the nature of a disbarment case?
39. If a lawyer is at the same time a government employee can he be
subjected to disciplinary action as a lawyer involving official acts
of his office? (Lim vs. Barcelona, 425 SCRA 67 2000)
40. Can a disbarred lawyer abroad, be automatically disbarred in the
Philippines? Leon G. Maguera Bar Matter No. 793 / 328 SCRA
636
41. Is there such a thing as Double or Multiple Disbarment as a
penalty? 748 Phil. 18 (2014) and A.C. No. 5333 March 13, 2017.
42. May a lawyer who was suspended from practice of law
automatically resume his legal practice after the lapse of the
suspension period? Office of the Court Administrator Circular No.
44-2014)
43. What is the Code of Professional Responsibility?
 
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CANON 1 - A LAWYER SHALL UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION,
OBEY THE LAWS OF THE LAND AND PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
LAW OF AND LEGAL PROCESSES.
 
Cases:
•Immoral Conduct: A.C. No. 7136 2007 the case of Atty. Jose
Emmanuel Eala
• Unlawful Act: A.C. No. 10207 2015 PP vs. Joselito C. Barrozo
• Deceitful Act: A.C. 8000 of 2014 Chamelyn A. Agot vs. Atty. Luis
P. Rivera,
• Dishonest Conduct: A.C. No. 10196 2014 Nery vs. Atty. Sampana
Other cases on Gross Immorality:
          Gross immorality (Case21-31: Cobb-Perez v. Lantin, L-22320,
July 29, 1968; Obusan v. Obusan Jr., 1392, April 2, 1984; In re:
Disbarment of Armando Puno, 389, Feb. 28, 1987; Mortel v. Aspiras,
145, Dec. 28, 1956; Terre v. Terre, 2349, July 3, 1992; Delos Reyes v.
Aznar, 1334, Nov. 28, 1989; Royong v. Oblena, 376, April 30, 1963;
Laguitan v. Tinio, 3049, Dec. 4, 1989; Cordova v. Cordova, 3249, Nov.
29, 1989; Orbe v. Adaza, 5252, May 20, 2004; Mecaral v. Velasquez,
8392, June 29, 2010)
• Distinctions between morality and immoral conduct/grossly
immoral conduct – Ui v. Bonifacio, 3319, June 8, 2000
• Define Moral turpitude, examples (Case33: Zari v. Flores, [2170-
MC] P-1356)
 
46. CANON 2 - A LAWYER SHALL MAKE HIS LEGAL
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN AN EFFICIENT AND
CONVENIENT MANNER COMPATIBLE WITH THE
INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE PROFESSION.
 
• RA 9999
• M. 2012
• Revised by A.M. 19-03-24
• Who are pauper litigant
• Rules on Advertisement of lawyers Cases 34-35: Ulep v. Legal
Clinic, 553, June 17, 1993; Khan v. Simbillo, 5299, Aug. 19, 2003
• Sample Schedule of Professional fees - IBP Chapter

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47. CANON 3 - A LAWYER IN MAKING KNOWN HIS LEGAL
SERVICES SHALL USE ONLY TRUE, HONEST, FAIR,
DIGNIFIED AND OBJECTIVE INFORMATION OR
STATEMENT OF FACTS.
 
• Linsangan vs. Atty. Tolentino A.C. No. 6672 2009
• Rule 148, Sec. 35, RRC
• Government prosecutors (People v. Villanueva, 14 SCRA 109).
• President, Vice-President, members of the cabinet, their deputies
and assistants (Art. VIII Sec. 15, 1987 Constitution).
• Members of the Constitutional Commission (Art IX-A, Sec. 2,
1987 Constitution)
• Ombudsman and his deputies (Art. IX, Sec. 8 (2nd par), 1987
Constitution)
• All governors, city and municipal mayors (R.A. No. 7160, Sec.
90).
• Those prohibited by special law
• Public Officials with Restrictions in the Practice of Law
• VI, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution
• Local Government Code (RA 7160, Sec. 91)
• VI, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution
• RA 910, Sec. 1
• Rule 3.04 of Canon 3, states that a lawyer shall not practice
“payola system”
 
48. CANON 4 - A LAWYER SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM BY INITIATING
OR SUPPORTING EFFORTS IN LAW REFORM AND IN THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
CANON 5 - A LAWYER SHALL KEEP ABREAST OF LEGAL
DEVELOPMENTS, PARTICIPATE IN CONTINUING LEGAL
EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE
HIGH STANDARDS IN LAW SCHOOLS AS WELL AS IN THE
PRACTICAL TRAINING OF LAW STUDENTS AND ASSIST IN
DISSEMINATING THE LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE.
 
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 • REVISED LAW STUDENT PRACTICE RULE/ Rule 138-A
A.M. NO. 19-03-24-SC
 
CANON 6 - THESE CANONS SHALL APPLY TO LAWYERS IN
GOVERNMENT SERVICES IN THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR
TASKS.
 
• “Revolving door Theory”
• Karen Buffe A.M. No. 08-6-352-RTC
• Prohibition under R.A. 6713: Feb. 20, 1989 (1-year ban from
separation) Section 7(b) (2) vis a vis with Rule 6.03
• Valencia v. Cabanting, 1302, 1391, 1543, April 26, 1991
• Adverse-interest conflicts v. congruent-interest conflicts
 
 
49. CANON 7 - A LAWYER SHALL AT ALL TIMES UPHOLD
THE INTEGRITY AND DIGNITY OF THE LEGAL
PROFESSION AND SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE
INTEGRATED BAR.
• Leda vs. Tabang C. No. 2505 February 21, 1992
• What is IBP?
• What is integration, is it Constitutional?
• Board of Governors
• Membership is compulsory(Case 38:Garcia v. de Vera, 6052, Dec.
11, 2003)
• Membership dues
• Effect of non-payment (Case 39-41:GarIn re: Edillon, 1928, Dec.
19, 1980; Santos Jr. vs. Lamas, 4749, Jan. 20, 2000; In re: Arevalo
Jr., 1370, May 9, 2005)
• Consequences of knowingly making false statements or
suppression of material facts in the application for admission to the
Bar
• Effect of a concealed crime
• Fitness to practice law
• Privileges of a lawyer
• Duties of attorneys
• Instances of disrespectful language (Cases42-44: Suo v. Cloribel,
01-1-15-RTC, July 10, 2003; Zaldivar v. Gonzales, 79690-707,
Feb. 1, 1989; Castillo v. Padilla, 2339, Feb 1984)

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50. CANON 8 - A LAWYER SHALL CONDUCT HIMSELF WITH
COURTESY, FAIRNESS AND CANDOR TOWARDS HIS
PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES, AND SHALL AVOID
HARASSING TACTICS AGAINST OPPOSING COUNSEL.
 
• C. No. 6396 October 25, 2005 DALLONG-GALICINAO vs.
ATTY. CASTRO
 
51. CANON 9 - A LAWYER SHALL NOT, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ASSIST IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE
OF LAW.
 
• C. 7269 Atty. Neo-Lacsamana vs. Atty. Busmente 2011, Busmente
 
52. CHAPTER III. THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS
 
CANON 10 - A LAWYER OWES CANDOR, FAIRNESS AND GOOD
FAITH TO THE COURT. 
• Uy vs. CA, et al., GR 126337 1998
• (Case 45:Heysuwan-Florido v. Florido, 5624, Jan. 20, 2004)
• Fidelity to the cause of client vs. your duty to administer justice
(Case46-47:Garcia v. Francisco, 3923, mar. 30, 1993; Maligaya v.
Doronilla, 6189, Sept. 15, 2006)
• Requirements of candor
• Cases of falsehoods that merited discipline(Case48-49: Monterey
v. Arayata, 3527, 3408, Aug. 23, 1935; Berenguer v. Carranza,
716, Jan. 30, 1969)
• Rule 10.03 (Case50: Garcia v. Francisco, 3923, Mar. 30, 1993)
 
 
53. CANON 11 - A LAWYER SHALL OBSERVE AND MAINTAIN
THE RESPECT DUE TO THE COURTS AND TO JUDICIAL
OFFICERS AND SHOULD INSIST ON SIMILAR CONDUCT
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• Zaldivar vs. Gonzales 166 SCRA 316,
• Foodsphere Inc. vs. Atty. Mauricio AC 7199 2009
• Umali-Paco vs Quilala AM RTJ 02-1699 2003
• Ty vs. Banco Filipino GR 149797-98 2004
• Fecundo vs. Berjamen – Dec. 18 1989
• Heirs of Juaban v Bancale GR. 156011 2008
• Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, 159486-88, Nov. 25, 2003 on Atty.
Paguia: respect due to the court s and judicial officers)
• Can a lawyer criticize the court? In re: Almacen (Case52-53: Letter
of UP Law Faculty, 10-10-4-SC, Oct. 19, 2010; Pobre v. Sen.
Santiago, 7399, Aug. 25, 2009)
 
54. CANON 12 - A LAWYER SHALL EXERT EVERY EFFORT
AND CONSIDER IT HIS DUTY TO ASSIST IN THE SPEEDY
AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
 
• Esmaela dimagiba vs. Atty. Jose Montalvo jr. AC 1420 1991
• Case54-55: Jardin v. Atty. Villar, 5474, Aug. 28, 2003; EGMPC v.
CA, 123698, Aug. 5, 1998)
• Rule 12.01 (Case56: Villasis v. CA, L-36874-76, Sept. 30, 1974)
• What is forum shopping, how it is committed
• Five instances of forum shopping
• Rule 12.04 Cobb-Perez v. Lantin
• Who is a witness
• Guidelines in interviewing a witness
• Subordination of perjury
• Five rights of a witness (Case57: Pp. v. Nuguid, 148991, Jan. 21,
2004
 
55. CANON 13 - A LAWYER SHALL RELY UPON THE MERITS
OF HIS CAUSE AND REFRAIN FROM ANY IMPROPRIETY
WHICH TENDS TO INFLUENCE, OR GIVES THE
APPEARANCE OF INFLUENCING THE COURT.
 
• Abundo v Manio Jr., 370 850-866-867 1999
• Case58: Austria v. Masaquel, Aug. 31, 1967)
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 • Three principal types of lawyer’s professional activity (Case59: Uy
v. Gonzales, 5280, Mar. 30, 2004
 
56. CHAPTER IV. THE LAWYER AND THE CLIENT
CANON 14 - A LAWYER SHALL NOT REFUSE HIS SERVICES TO
THE NEEDY.
 Sec. 11 Art III 1987 Constitution
• Legarda vs. CA 195 SCRA 418
• Absolute Mgt. Corp. vs MBTC GR 190277 2014
• May a lawyer decline employment? When can a lawyer decline
employment?
 
57. CANON 15 - A LAWYER SHALL OBSERVE CANDOR,
FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY IN ALL HIS DEALINGS AND
TRANSACTIONS WITH HIS CLIENTS.
 
• Nalpil vs. Valdez supra
• 1490 / 1491 NCC, Art. 1646 NCC
• Crisostomo v SB 456 SCRA 45 2005.
• Procedure in replacing a lawyer –without concent- with concent of
the client.
• What are the requisites of privilege communication? When does
privilege communication commence? What is the duration of such
privilege?
• Who are entitled to claim the privilege?
• What is conflict search and its purpose? What are the tests and
types?
• Effects of representing adverse interest.
• Choa v. Chiongson, AM No. MTJ-95-1063; Paas v. Almarvez, AM
No. P-03-1690)
• Concurrent practice of another profession. R. No. 148753
 
 
58. CANON 16 - A LAWYER SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES OF HIS CLIENT THAT MAY
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 • Rayos-Ombac vs Rayos Ac 2884 1998
• Effects of lawyer’s failure to return client’s money upon demand.
• Cases71-74 : AC No. 5041; AC No. 5831; AC No. 5623; AC No.
6656)
 
59. CANON 17 - A LAWYER OWES FIDELITY TO THE CAUSE
OF HIS CLIENT AND HE SHALL BE MINDFUL OF THE
TRUST AND CONFIDENCE REPOSED IN HIM.
• Instances when obligations to keep client’s secrets do not apply.
(AC No. 4219; GR Nos. 146357&148170)
 
60. CANON 18 - A LAWYER SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT WITH
COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE.
 
• Domingo v. Sacdalan, A.C. No. 12475 March 26, 2019
• AC No. 5687
• Who is a collaborating counsel?
• What is the doctrine of imputed knowledge?
• Are the mistakes or negligence of a lawyer binding upon the
client? What are the exceptions?
 
61. CANON 19 - A LAWYER SHALL REPRESENT HIS CLIENT
WITH ZEAL WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE LAW.
• What are the effects of unauthorized appearance?
• Cases78-79: AC No. 7054; AC No. 2417
 
62. CANON 20 - A LAWYER SHALL CHARGE ONLY FAIR AND
REASONABLE FEES.
 
• CORTEZ v. CORTES, A.C. NO. 9119, MARCH 12, 2018
• What are the effects of unauthorized appearance?
• AC No. 7054; AC No. 2417
• What does quantum meruit means? When it is resorted to?
• When a lawyer cannot recover full compensation based on
contract?
• What are the concepts of attorney’s fees? Give examples.
• What is acceptance fee, retainer?
• Kinds of retainer agreement.
• Cases80-82: GR No. 137680; No. L-26096; AC No. 133-J

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 • What is champertous contract? Distinguish between champertous
and contingent contracts?
• How does lawyer-referral system works?
• Distinguish between retaining and charging liens.
• How may attorney’s fees be claimed?
• To what compensation is a lawyer entitled to?
 
63. CANON 21 - A LAWYER SHALL PRESERVE THE
CONFIDENCE AND SECRETS OF HIS CLIENT EVEN AFTER
THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATION IS TERMINATED.
 
• Mercado vs. Atty. Vitriolo A.C. 5108 2005
• May a lawyer reveal the confidences and secrets of his clients?
• AC No. 7023; GR No. L-961
• When is a lawyer allowed to withdraw his services?
• Is the client’s consent required in case of withdrawal? What are the
exceptions?
• Can a client discharge the services of his lawyer? What are the
rules?
 
64. CANON 22 - A LAWYER SHALL WITHDRAW HIS
SERVICES ONLY FOR GOOD CAUSE AND UPON NOTICE
APPROPRIATE IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
 
• What is hot potato doctrine?
 
65. What is Judicial Ethics?
45. Definition of terms: Court / Judge? De jure judge/ de facto judge/
judge’s family
46. Attributes of a good judge?
47. What is the Bangalore Draft?
48. What is this New Code of Judicial Conduct?
49. Canon 1 Independence
Canon 2 Integrity
Canon 3 Impartiality
Canon 4 Propriety
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Canon 6 Competence and Diligence
 
50. Rule on voluntary inhibition of a judge
Rule on compulsory disqualification
51. Biraogo vs. Nograles and Limkaichong, G.R. 179120. 11 August
2009
52. Bar matter no. 979 in re: 1999
53. In Re: Derogatory News Items Charging CA associate Justice
Demetria
54. May a CJ or any SC justice be disbarred?
55. R. 237438
56. Canon 1 independence
• VIII sec. 6 constitution
• in re J. Baltazar Dizon, adm. case 3086 1989 (Res ipsa loquitur
doctrine – used in the investigation of judges)
• Ramirez vs Corpus-Macandog 144 SCRA 462
• Voluntary vs compulsory inhibition
78. Canon 2 Integrity
• Samson vs J. Caballero, RTC br. 30 Cabanatuan City NRE AM
RTJ 08-2138-2009
• Automatic conversion doctrine
• Palang vs Zosa 58 SCRA 776
• Yuson vs noel, 45 SCAD 116, 227 SCRA 1
• Heirs of the late Rev. Father Jose Aspiras vs. J. Clifton U. Ganay
AM RTJ 07-2055 2009
• Aparicio vs Andal GR 86587-93 1989 filing of admin case against
the judge will ipso facto disqualify the judge?
• Mendoza vs. Mabutas 42 SCAD 423 1993)
• Presado vs Genova, 223 SCRA 489 1993
• Junio vs J. Rivera AM MTJ 91-565 1993
• Nunez vs J. Ibay AM RTJ 06-1984 2009
 
79. Canon 3 – Impartiality
• Umali-Paco vs Quilala AM RTJ 02-1699 2003
• Fecundo vs. Berjamen – Dec. 18 1989 (cold neutrality of a judge)
• Heirs of Juaban v Bancale GR. 156011 2008 (basis for inhibition)
• Umale v Villaluz L-33508 1973
• Garcia v Dela Pena AM RTJ 92-687 1994
• REMITTAL OF DISQUALIFICATION
 

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Canon 4 – Propriety
•(Go vs. Ca 206 SCRA 165)
•Abundo v Manio Jr., 370 850-866-867 1999)
•Is there affinity between the husband’s brother and the wife’s
sister? Tiggangay v. J. Wacas AM OCA IPI No. 09-3243-RTJ,
April 1, 2013)
• Benelfre J. Galang vs. Judge Avelardo H. Santos AM No. MTJ 99
1197 1999
• Capuno v. Jaramillo 53 SCAD 329
• Vistan vs. Nicolas , 201 SCRA 524 1991
• Balagot vs. Opinion, 195 SCRA 429 1991
• Maderada vs. Judge Ernesto Mediodea, AM No. MTJ 02-1459
2003
• Between the positive testimonies of the complainant is stronger
than the negative testimony of the judge. Naval vs. Panday 275
SCRA 654 1997
• SB Associate justice Badoy Jr., AM 01-12-01-SC 2003
• this constitute Gross Ignorance of the law (presence of malice is
not required to be prove = Jandra vs. Rojas 530 SCRA 796 2007
81. Canon 5 Equality:
• BIAS and PREJUDICE – must come from EXTRAJUDICIAL
source not on the merits based on the piece of evidence presented.
(Victorio Alegra Jr., vs Hon Velez Jr. GR 127400 1998)
• Power of the Court to site persons in contempt (De Guia vs.
Guerrero Jr. 54 SCAD 1, 234 SCRA 625 1994)
 
82. Canon 6 Competence and Diligence
• Judge renders judgment a day after a case is submitted for decision
– did he act with propriety? (Fule vs CA, et al GR 112212 1998)
• When is a judge liable for rendering an unjust judgment? (Heirs of
the late Yasin vs Judge Felix, 66 SCAD 157, 250 SCRA 545)
• May a judge be held administratively accountable for every
erroneous order or decision he rendered? ( Austria v judge Beltran
AM RTJ 98-1406 1999)
• Guillermo vs Reyes 58 SCRA 130
• De Vega v Asdala AM RTJ 06-1997 2006
• Judge granted bail in a capital offense absence of bail hearing?
Concerned Citizens vs Elma, 58 SCAD 720 241 SCRA 84
• (Torres vs. Pedrosa 8-22-1989)
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 • Error of judgement without bad faith is not subject to sanctions:
(Franil vs Pagayatan, 363 SCRA 707 2001)
 
PALE – SUBJECT OR TOPIC FOR DEBATE:
• BAR EXAMS: ASSAY OR MCQ
• CONDUCT OF LEARNING IN LAW SCHOOL: ON THE JOB
OR ENTIRELY CLASS ROOM MODE.
• IS ONLINE LEARNING MODE IDEAL FOR LAW SCHOOL
OR NOT?
• IS IT PROPER FOR THE SC TO ADJUST THE PASSING
RATE?
• IS IT PROPER TO AVAIL OF THE REMEDY OF SUIT IN
ASSUMPSIT OR NOT?
• NON-BAR PASSER MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO HANDLE
LIMITED AREAS IN LAW OR NOT? LIKE NOTARIAL
FUNCTIONS.
• R``
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098765321`wertyuiop[\;lkjhgfdsaazsxCHJKL;'OTHERS:
 
LIST OF CASES FOR DIGEST:
Under Canon 1
 
1.Brion, Jr. v. Brillantes, Jr., Adm Case No. 5305, 2003
2.Feliciano v. Bautista-Lozada, Adm. Case No. 7593 2015
3.Bautista v. Gonzales, Adm. Matter No. 1625 1990
Rule 1.01
4.Arciga v. Maniwang AC 1608 1981
5.Zaguirre v. Castillo AC 4921 2003
6.Mortel v. Aspiras 100 PHIL. 586, 592N (1956)
7.Cordova v. Cordova, AC 3249 1989
8.In re Basa
9.PP vs. Tuanda (supra)

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10.In re Al Argosino (BM 712 1995)
11.Teves v. comelec GR 180363 2009 (list of crimes involving moral
turpitude)
12.Atty. Roldolfo D. Pactolin (Adm. Case No. 7940, 2012)
13.In re: Lontok, 43 Phil. 293 (1922)
14.In re: Vailoces AC 439 1982
15.In re: Revero, Adm Case No. 126 December 1980
16.In re: Gutierrez AC 363 1962
17.Lizaso v. ante AC 2019, June 3, 1991
18.Piat v. Abordo 58 Phil. 350 (1933)
19.Toledo v. Abalos AC 5141 1999
20.Sebastian v. Calis AC 5118 b1999
21.Reyes v. Gaa AM 1048 1995
22.Nadayag v. Grageda AC 3232 1994
23.Nunga v. Viray AC 4758 1999
24.Villarin, et al. v. Sabate, Jr. AC 3324 2000
25.Isenhardt v. Real AC 8254 2012
26.Agbulos v. Viray AC 7350 2013
27.Flores v. Chua AC 4500 1999
28.Imson-Souwelha v. Rondez AC 3961  1997
1.02
29. In re: Terrell GR 1203 1903 / 2 Phil. 266
57. Donton v. Tansingco AC 6057 2006
58. Oronce v. CA GR 125766 1998
 
59. Guarin v. Limpin AC 10576 2015
60. Coronel v. Cunanan AC 6738 2015
 

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Rule 1.03
 
61. Delos Santos II v. Barbosa, Adm. Case 6681 2015
 
Rule 1.04
 
62. Castaneda v. Ago GR 28546 1975
63. De Ysasi III v LNRC GR 104599 1994
 
Canon 2
 
64. Ledesma V. Climaco GR L-23815 1974
65. In re: Tagorda, 53 Phil. 37 1929
66. Linsangan v. Tolentino AC 6672 2009
 
Canon 3
 
67. Ulep vs. The Legal Clinic (Supra)
68. Dacanay v. Baker & McKenzie AC 2131 1985
 
Canon 5
 
69. PP vs. Gacott GR. 116049 1995
70. Payod v. Metila AC 3944 2007
71. Sanchez v. Aguilos, AC 10543 2016
72. Cabiles v. Cedo AC 10245 2017
 
Canon 6
 
73. Collantes v. Renomeron AC 3056 1991
74. Reyes v. Gaa Adm. Matter No. 1048 July 14, 1995

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 75. Pimentel v. Llorente, et al., AC 4680 2000
76. Berenguer-Kanders v. Florin AC 5119 2013
 
 
Rule 6.01
77. Suzrez v. Platon 69 Phil. 556 1940
 
Rule 6.02
 
78. Lahm v. Mayor AC 7430 2012
 
Rule 6.03
 
79. PCCG v. Sandiganbayan, et al., GR 1518098-12 2005
80. Pasok v. Zapatos AC 7388 2016
 
 
Canon 7
 
81. Santos Jr. v. Llamas AC 4749
82. Leda v. Tabang AC. 2505 1992
83. Atty. Froilan R. Melendrez BM 1154 2004
84. In re: Parazo GR 120348 1949
85. Tapucar v. Tapucar AC 4148 1998
86. Victory v. Masrcado AC 10580 2017
 
Canon 8
 
87. Bugarin v. Espanol GR 133090 2001
88. Noble III v. Ailes AC 10628 2015
89. Buenviaje v. Magdamo AC 11616 2017
 

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Rule 8.02
 
90. In re Clemente M. Soriano GR 24114 1970
91. Likong v. Lim AC 3149 1994
92. Camacho v. Pangulayan, et al., AC 4807 2000
 
Canon 9
 
93. Bonifacio v. Era AC 11754 2017
94. U.S. v. Ney 8 Phil. 146 1907
95. Tapay v. Bancolo AC 9604 2013
96. Republic v. Kenrick Development Corporation 529 Phil. 876
(2006)
97. Alawi v. Alauya AM SDC 97-2-P 19976
 
Rule 9.01
 
98. Five J. Taxi v. NLRC GR 111474 1994
99. Amalgamated Laborers Assn. v. CIR GR L-23467 1968
100. Heirs of Carlos v. Linsangan AC 11494 2017
 
Canon 10
101. Masinsin v. Albano GR 86421 1994
 
Rule 10.1
102. Libit v. Oliva AC 2837 1994
Rule 10.02
103. Insular life Assurance Co. Employees Assn. V. Insular life
Assurance Co. GR L-25291 1971
104. Comelec v. Noynay GR 132365 1998
105. Alez Realty, Inc. v. CA GR 100643 1992
106. Torres v. Dalangin AC 10758 2017
 

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Rule 10.3
107. Cobb-Perez v. Lantin GR L-22320 1968
108. Avida Land V. Argosino, AC 7437 2016
109. Festin V. Zubiri AC No. 11600 2017
 
Rule 11.01
 
110. Peck v. Stone, 304 NYS2d 881
 
Rule 11.02
 
111. De Gracia v. Warden of Makati GR L-42032 1976
 
Rule 11.03
 
112. Sangalang v. Intermediate Appellate Court GR 71169 August
30, 1989
 
Rule 11.04
113. Penticostes v. Hidalgo AM RTJ 89-331-1990
114. Mocles v. Maravilla AM MTJ93-873
115. Wicker v. Arcangel GR 112869 1996
116. Alpajora v. Calayan AC 8208 2018
 
Rule 11.05
117. Maceda V. Vasquez GR. 102781 1993
 
Canon 12
118. Garcia v. Francisco AC 3923 1993
119. Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Flores, AC4058 1998

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 120. Alcantara, et al. v. De Vera AC 5859 2010
121. Olivares v. Aillalon AC 6323 2007
 
Rule 12.03
 
122. Bergonia V. Merrera AC 5024 2003
123. Economic Insurance Co. v. Uy Realty Co. GR L-28056 1970
124. Afurong v. Aquino AC 1571 1999
Rule 12.09
125. PNB v Lu Teng Piao 57 Phil. 337 1932
 
 
Canon13
 
126. Nestle’ Philippines v. Sanchez, GR No. L-75209 1987
 
 
Rule 13.01
 
127. Lantoruia v. Bunyi AC 1769 1992
 
Rule 13.02
 
128. In re Almacen GR L-27654 1970
 
Rule 13.03
 
129. Maglasang v. People GR 90083 1990
130. Fajardo v. Alvarez AC 9018 2016
 

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Canon  15
 
131. Santiago, et al v. Fojas CA 4103 1995
132. Llunar v. Ricafort Ac 6484 2015
133. Villahermosa Sr. v. Caracol AC 7325Villahermosa Sr. v.
Caracol  AC 7325 2015
 
 
Rule 15.03
 
134. Camilla, et al v. Marino jr. AC 4763 2003
135. Abragan, et al v. Rodriguez AC 4346 2002
136. Maturan v. Gonzales AC 2597 1998
137. Pormento Sr., v. Pontevedra AC 5128 2005
138. Pacana v. Pascual-Lopez Ac 8243 2009
139. Santos Ventura Hocorma Foundation Inc. v. Funk AC 9094
2012
140. Artezuela v. Maderazo AC 5354 2002
141. Bernardino v.Santos AC 10583 and 10584 2015
142. Anglo v. Valencia AC 10567 2015
143. Mabino Colleges v. Pajarillo AC 10687 2015
144. Aninon v. Sabitsana AC 5098 2012
145. Nakpil v. Valdez AC 2040 1998
146. PNB v. CEdo AC 3701 1995
147. Anglo v. Valecoa supra
148. Coveney v. Tannahil 37 am Dec. 287 (1841)
149. Dee v. CA GR 77439 1989
150. In re Atty. Melchor E. Ruste AC 632 1940 (70 Phil 243)
151. Hernandez v. Villanueva 40 Phil. 775
152. Ordonio v. Eduarte AM 3216 1992
153. Licuanan v. Melo AC 2361 1989
154. Dumadag v. Lumaya Ca 2614 1991
155. Burbe v. Magulta AC 5713 2002
156. Manalang et al v Angeles AC 1558 2003
157. Tanhueco v. De Dumo AC 1437 1989
 
Rule 16.04

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158. Bautista v. Gonzales AM 1625 1990
159. JBP Holdings Corp. v. US 166 F sup. 324 1958
160. Sps. Concepocion v. Dela Rosa AC 10681 2015
 
Canon 17
 
161. Cantiller v. Potenciano AC 3195 1989
162. Solatan v. Inocentes AC 6504 2005
163. Villafuerte v. Cortez AC 3455 1998
 
Cano 18
164. Edquibal v. Ferrer AC 5687 2005
165. Nonato v. Fudolin Jr. AC 10138 2015
 
 
Rule 18.03
 
166. Moton v. Cadiao AC 5169 1999
167. Provident Insurance Corp. v. CA GR 110504 1994
168. Reontoy v. Abadlit AC CBD 190 1998
169. Ramos v. Dajoyag Jr. AC 5174 2002
170. Hernandez v. Padilla AC 9387 2012
171. PP. v. Ingco GR L-32994 1971
172. Barbuco vs. Beltran AC no. 5092 2004
173. Legarda v. CA GR 94457 1992
174. Suarez v. CA GR 91133 1993
 
Rule 19.01
175. Ong v. Unto nAC 2417 2002
176. Trinidad, et al. v. Villarin AC 9310 2013
 
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177. MBTC v. Ca GR 86100-03 1990
178. Albano v. Coloma AC 528 1967
179. Corpuz nv. CA GR L-40424 1980
180. Mendoza-Parker v. CA GR 109219 1994
181. Research and Services Realty Inc V. R 124074 1997
182. Yu vs. Bondail AC 5534 2005
183. Trader’s Royal Bank Employees Union-Independent v.
NLRC GR 120592 1997
184. Quirante v. IAC GR 73886 1989
185. Miranda v. Carpio AC 6281 2011
186. Aquino v. Casabar GR 191470 2015
187. Regala et al v. Sandiganbayan Supra
188. Hilado v. David GR L 961 1949
189. Uy Chico v. Union life 29 Phil. 163 1915
190. Mercadol v. Vitrilo AC 5108 2005
191. Palm v. Iledaqn Jr. AC 8242 2009
192. Venterez at al. v. Cosme AC 7421 2007
193. Arambulo v. CA? GR 105818 1993
194. Orcino v. Gaspar AC 3773 1997
195. Laput v. Ramotigue AC 219 1962
196. Gonzaga v. Villanueva Ac 1954 2004
197. Municipal of Pililla , Rizal v CA GR 105909 1994
198. Nacuray v. NLRC supra
199. Domingo v. Aquino GR L-28078 1971

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