SPECIAL CIVIL ACTIONS 11. Tan vs. Republic, G.R. No.

L-16108, 31
October 1961
General Principles
Jurisdiction RULE 64: REVIEW OF JUDGMENTS AND FINAL
Venue ORDERS OR RESOLUTIONS OF THE COMELEC
Distinguish from Ordinary Civil Actions AND COA
RULE 62: INTERPLEADER Article IX-A, C and D of the Constitution
1. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. v. Metro 1. Pates v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 184915, 30 June
Container Corp., G.R. No. 127913, September 2009;
13, 2001; 2. Paa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126560, 4
2. Lim v. Continental Development Corporation, December 1997;
G.R. Nos. L-41818 and 41831, February 18, 3. Fortune Life Insurance Company, Inc., v.
1976; Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 213525, 27
3. Belo Medical Group, Inc. v. Santos, G.R. No. January 2015;
185894, August 30, 2017; 4. Osmeña v. COA, G.R. No. 188818, May 31,
4. Beltran v. People’s Homesite and Housing 2011
Corporation, G.R. No. L-25138, 28 August
1996;
5. United Coconut Planters Bank v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, G.R. Nos. 72664-65, 20
March 1990; and
6. Arreza v. Diaz, G.R. No. 133113, 30 August
2001.
RULE 63: DECLARATORY RELIEF AND SIMILAR
REMEDIES
CIVIL CODE, Art. 1359 to 1369
CIVIL CODE, Art. 476 to 481
1. Malana, et al., v. Tappa, et al., G.R. No.
181303, 17 September 2009;
2. Mangahas, et al., v. Paredes, et al., G.R. No.
157866, 14 February 2007;
3. Velarde v. Social Justice Society, G.R. No.
159357, 28 April 2004;
4. Republic v. Roque, G.R. No. 204603, 24
September 2013;
5. Tambunting, Jr. v. Spouses Sumabat, G.R. No.
144101, September 16, 2005;
6. City of Lapu-Lapu v. Phil. Economic Zone
Authority, G.R. No. 184203 and 187583, 26
November 2014;
7. CJH Development Corporation v. Bureau of
Internal Revenue, et al., G.R. No. 172457, 24
December 2008;
8. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation v.
Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 126911, 30
April 2003;
9. Department of Budget and Mangement, et al.,
v. Manila’s Finest Retirees Association, Inc., et
al., G.R. No. 169466, 9 May 2007;
10. Crisologo v. Centeno, G.R. No. 20014, 27
November 1968;
3B PALE ASSIGNMENT • Rule 3.01 – Duty Not to Use Fraudulent or
Up to Canon 7, memorize the provisions/canons, and Misleading Pronouncement of his Qualifications
read the cases. 11. Linsangan vs. Atty. Tolentino, (AC No. 6672,
September 4, 2009
I. LEGAL ETHICS 12. Atty. Khan Jr. vs Atty. Simbillo AC No. 5299,
a) Legal Ethics, defined. August 19, 2003
b) The Code of Professional Responsibility, adoption • Rule 3.02 – Duty of Honesty in the Firm Name
13. BR Sebastian Enterprises, Inc. vs CA GR No. L-
II. LAWYER’S OATH
41862, February7, 1992
III. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
• Rule 3.03 – Duty of a Law Partner to Withdraw from
a. Chapter 1 – The Lawyer and the Society the Firm when he accepts Public Office
a) RESPECT FOR LAW AND LEGAL PROCESSES
• Rule 3.04 – Duty not to pay media for publicity
i. Canon 1 – Duty to Uphold the Constitution and the
Laws
d) PARTICIPATION IN THE IMPROVEMENT AND
• Rule 1.01 – Duty of Honesty and Morality
REFORMS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
1. Tapucar vs Atty. Tapucar, AC No. 4148, July 30,
1998 iv. Canon 4 – Duty to support the improvement of
2. Acejas III vs PP, GR No. 156643, June 27, 2006 legal system
3. Atty. Alan F. Paguia Vs. Atty. Manuel T. Molina,
A.C. No. 9881, June 4, 2014,
e) PARTICIPATION IN LEGAL EDUCATION
• Rule 1.02 – Duty to Obey the Laws and to Support PROGRAM
the Legal System
4. Donton vs. Dr. Tansingco, AC No. 6057, June 27, v. Canon 5 – Duty to keep abreast of Legal
200625. Developments
5. Velez vs. Atty. De Vera, AC No. 6697, July 25, vi. Canon 6 – The same duties apply to lawyers in
2006 government service
• Rule 1.03 – Duty against Barratry and Duty Not to 14. Diana Ramos vs. Atty. Jose R. Imbang, AC No.
Delay Any Man’s Cause 6788, August23, 2007.
6. Linsangan vs. Atty. Tolentino, AC No. 6672, 15. Gisela Huyssen vs Atty. Fred L. Gutierrez, AC No.
September 4, 2009 6707, March 24, 2006
7. Atty. Vitriolo et al vs Atty Dasig, AC No. 4984, April 16. Ruthie Lim-Santiago vs Atty. Carlos B. Sagucio
01, 2003 AC No. 6705, March 31, 2006
• Rule 1.04 - Duty to Promote Amicable Settlement • Rule 6.01 – Duty of a Public Prosecutor to see that
8. Sa Si III vs NLRC, GR No. 104599, March 11, 1994 justice is done
17. Cuenca vs CA, GR No. 109870, December 1,
1995
b) EFFICIENT AND CONVENIENT LEGAL
SERVICES • Rule 6.02 – Duty to separate public duties from
private interests
ii. Canon 2 – Duty to be an Efficient Lawyer 18. Ali vs Atty. Bubong, AC No. 4018, March 8, 2005
• Rule 2.01 – Duty to the Defenseless and the 19. Olazo vs. Justice Tinga, AM No. 10-5-7-SC,
Oppressed December 07, 2010
• Rule 2.02 – Duty to Give Legal Advise on the right of • Rule 6.03 – Duty to Avoid Conflict of Interest after
the Defenseless and the Oppressed leaving government service
9. Santiago vs. Atty. Rafanan, AC No. 6252, October 20. Gisela Huyssen vs Atty. Fred L. Gutierrez AC No.
5, 2004 6707, March 24, 2006
21. Olazo vs. Justice Tinga AM No. 10-5-7-SC,
• Rule 2.03 – Duty to Shun Vulgar Solicitation
December 07, 2010
• Rule 2.04 – Duty to Shun Cut-Throat Rates

b. Chapter II – The Lawyer and the Legal Profession

c) TRUE, HONEST, FAIR, DIGNIFIED AND
OBJECTIVE INFORMATION ON LEGAL SERVICES a) INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES (RULE
139-A)
iii. Canon 3 – Duty of Honest and Dignified
*Membership and dues
Pronouncement of Legal Services
10. Atty. Khan Jr. vs Atty. Simbillo AC No. 5299,
August 19, 2003
b) UPHOLDING THE DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY OF • Rule 10.03 – Duty of Fidelity to the Rules of
THE PROFESSION Procedures
i. Canon 7 – Duty to Uphold the Dignity of the Legal 32. Garvoda vs. Sales, Jr. G.R. No. 124893, April 18,
Profession 1997
• Rule 7.01 – Duty to be Honest in Applying for
Admission to the Bar b) RESPECT FOR COURTS AND JUDICIAL
22. Rodolfo M. Bernardo vs Atty. Ismael F. Mejia, OFFICERS
Adm. Case No.2984, August 31, 2007 ii. Canon 11 – Duty to Give Respect to the Courts
• Rule 7.02 – Duty to Support only those qualified to 33. Re: Suspension of Atty. Rogelio Bagabuyo, A.C.
be admitted to the Bar No. 006, October 9, 2007
• Rule 7.03 - Duty to be professional and dignified. 34. Tiongco vs. Aguilar, G.R. No. 115932, January 25,
1995
35. Henry Samonte Vs. Atty. Gines Abellana, A.C. No.
c) COURTESY, FAIRNESS AND CANDOR 3454, June 23, 2014
TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES • Rule 11.01 – Duty to be properly attired
ii. Canon 8 – Duty of Professional Courtesy • Rule 11.02 – Duty to Be Punctual at Hearings
• Rule 11.03 – Duty of Proper Language and Behavior
23. Que vs. Atty. Revilla Jr. AC No. 7054,December
• Rule 11.04 – Duty not to attribute unfounded ill-
4, 2009
motives to a judge
• Rule 8.01 – Duty to be Professional in Language • Rule 11.05 – Duty to Observe Proper Grievance
• Rule 8.02 – Duty to Refrain from Professional Mechanism
Encroachment
c) ASSISTANCE IN THE SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT
d) NO ASSISTANCE IN UNAUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
PRACTICE OF LAW iii. Canon 12 – Duty to Assist in the Speedy and
iii. Canon 9 – Duty to Shun Unauthorized Practice of Efficient Administration of Justice
Law 36. Banogon vs. Zerna, G.R. No. L-35469, October 9,
• Rule 9.01 – Duty to keep a Lawyer’s work limited to 1987
lawyers of good standing 37. Medina vs. Yan, G.R. No. 30978, Sept. 30, 1974
24. PP vs. Hon. Maceda, GR No. 89591-96, January 38. Javellana vs. Lutero, G.R. No. L-23956, July 21,
24, 2000 1967
25. Zeta vs. Malinao, AM No. P-220, December 20, 39. Achacoso vs. CA, No. L-35867, June 28, 1973
197839 40. Sambajon et.al. vs. Suing, AC No. 7062, Sept. 26,
26. Tan and Pagayokan vs. Balajadia, GR No. 2006
169517, March 14,2006 • Rule 12.01 – Duty to be Prepared for Trial
• Rule 9.02 – Duty to maintain the integrity of the • Rule 12.02 – Duty not to engage in forum shopping
Lawyer’s Fees • Rule 12.03 – Duty to file pleadings seasonably
27. Lijauco vs. Atty. Terrado AC No. 6317, August 31, • Rule 12.04 – Duty against dilatory moves and
2006 misuse of court processes
28. Plus Builders Inc. vs. Atty. Revilla Jr. AC No. • Rule 12.05 – Duty not to coach a witness under
7056, September 13, 2006 examination
• Rule 12.06 – Duty no to present a false witness
• Rule 12.07 – Duty to Respect Witnesses
c. Chapter III – The Lawyers and the Courts • Rule 12.08 – Duty not to be a witness and counsel
a) CANDOR, FAIRNESS AND GOOD FAITH at the same time
TOWARDS THE COURTS
i. Canon 10 – Duty of Candor to the Courts d) RELIANCE ON MERITS OF HIS CAUSE AND
• Rule 10.01 – Duty of Fidelity to the Courts AVOIDANCE OF ANY IMPROPRIETY WHICH
29. Pangan vs. Ramos, A.C. No. 1053, Sept. 7, 1979 TENDS TO INFLUENCE OR GIVES THE
30. Artiaga vs. Villanueva, A.C. No. 1892, July 29, APPEARANCE OF INFLUENCE UPON THE
1988 COURTS
31. Dr. Domiciano F. Villahermosa, Sr. Vs. Atty. Isidro iv. Canon 13 - Duty not to influence judge
L. Caracol, A.C. No. 7325, January 21, 2015, • Rule 13.01 – Duty of Non-Fraternization with Judges
• Rule 10.02 – Duty to Give Accurate Citations • Rule 13.02 – Duty Not to Resort to the Bar of Public
Opinion during pendency of a case • Rule 15.04 – Duty to act as mediator or conciliator
• Rule 13.03 – Duty to Respect Judicial Independence when given written consent by all concerned
from the Other Branches of Government • Rule 15.05 – Duty of candor in advising the client
• Rule 15.06 – Duty to not to engage in influence
iv. Chapter IV – The Lawyer and the Client peddling
a) AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE WITHOUT • Rule 15.07 – Duty to advice the client on the Rule of
DISCRIMINATION Law
• Services regardless of a person’s status
• Services as counsel de officio • Rule 15.08 – Duty to make clear with the client his
• Valid grounds for refusal capacity as a lawyer when the lawyer is also engaged
i. Canon 14 – Duty to Render Legal Service to the in business or another profession
Needy
41. Villafuerte vs. Cortez, AC No. 3455, April 14, 1998 c) CLIENT’S MONEYS AND PROPERTIES
42. Endaya vs. Oca, AC No. 3967, September 3, • Fiduciary relationship
2003 • Commingling of funds
• Rule 14.01 - Duty not to prejudiced in accepting • Delivery of funds
clients • Borrowing or lending
• Rule 14.02 – Duty to accept appointment as counsel iii. Canon 16 – Duty to be a trustee of client’s moneys
de officio or amicus curiae and duty to render free and properties
legal aid
• Rule 16.01 - Duty of Accountability
• Rule 14.03 – Duty to Render Legal Service to the
Indigent 49. Rebecca Marie Uy Yupangco-Nakpil Vs. Atty.
• Rule 14.04 – Duty to Treat Paying and Non-paying Roberto L. Uy, A.C. No. 9115, September 17, 2014
clients with the same standard • Rule 16.02 – Duty not to commingle funds and
properties
b) CANDOR, FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY TO • Rule 16.03 – Duty to deliver funds and property
CLIENTS upon demand; retaining lien; attorney’s lien
• Confidentiality rule 50. Chamelyn A. Agot Vs. Atty. Luis P. Rivera, A.C.
• Privileged communications No. 8000, August 5, 2014
• Conflict of interest 51. Spouses Nicasio And Donelita San Pedro Vs.
• Candid and honest advice to clients Atty. Isagani A. Mendoza, A.C. No. 5440, November
• Compliance with laws 26, 2014,
• Concurrent practice of another profession
• Rule 16.04 – Duty to avoid the debtor-creditor
ii. Canon 15 – Duty of candor to the client relationship with the client
43. Paz vs. Sanchez, A.C. No. 6125, September 19,
2006
44. Gamilla et.al. vs. Mariño, Jr., A.C. No. 4763, d) FIDELITY TO CLIENT’S CAUSE
March 20, 2003 iv. Canon 17 – Duty of fidelity to the cause of the
45. Pasay Law and Conscience Union, Inc. Vs. Paz, client
95 SCRA 24 52. Ramos vs. Imbang, A.C. No. 6788, August 23,
46. Almira C. Foronda Vs. Atty. Jose L. Alvarez, Jr., 2007
A.C. No. 9976, June 25, 2014
• Rule 15.01 - Duty to ascertain conflict of interest as e) COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE
soon as practicable
• Adequate protection
• Rule 15.02 – Duty of Confidentiality • (ii) Negligence
• Rule 15.03 – Duty to Avoid Conflict of Interests • (iii) Collaborating counsel
47. Daria O. Daging Vs. Atty. Riz Tingalon L. Davis, • (iv) Duty to apprise client
A.C. No. 9395, November 12, 2014, v. Canon 18 – Duty to serve with due diligence
48. Wilfredo Anglo Vs. Atty. Jose Ma. V. Valencia, • Rule 18.01 – Duty to know his professional
Atty. Jose Ma. J. Ciocon, Atty. Philip Z. Dabao, Atty. limitations
Lily Uy- Valencia, Atty. Joey P. De La Paz, Atty. Cris
G. Dionela, Atty. Raymundo T. Pandan, Jr.,* Atty. • Rule 18.02 – Duty to be prepared for any legal
Rodney K. Rubica," And Atty. Wilfred Ramon M. matter
Penalosa, A.C. No. 10567, February 25, 2015, • Rule 18.03 – Duty not to be negligent
53. Eduardo A. Maglente Vs. Atty. Delfin R. Agcaoili, members of the firm when prohibited by the client
Jr., A.C. No. 10672, March 18, 2015 • Rule 21.05 – Duty to prevent leakages of client’s
• Rule 18.04 – Duty to keep client informed confidences and secrets
• Rule 21.06 – Duty to prevent indiscreet
conversations about a client’s affairs
f) REPRESENTATION WITH ZEAL WITHIN LEGAL • Rule 21.07 – Duty not to reveal the fact of
BOUNDS consultation
• Use of fair and honest means
• Client’s fraud i) WITHDRAWAL OF SERVICES
• Procedure in handling the case
ix. Canon 22 – Duty to Withdraw legal services only
vi. Canon 19 – Duty to serve only within the bounds of for good cause and upon notice
the Law
• Rule 22.01 – Duty to withdraw legal services only
54. Peña vs. Aparicio, A.C. No. 7298, June 25, 2007 when allowed by the Rule
55. Rivera vs. Corral, A.C. No. 3548, July 4, 2002 • Rule 22.02 – Duty to effect an orderly turn-over after
• Rule 19.01 – Duty to serve only thru fair and honest withdrawal or discharge.
means
• Rule 19.02 – Duty not to condone a client’s fraud
• Rule 19.03 – Duty to take the lead in handling a IV. RULE 138 ATTORNEYS AND ADMISSION TO
case BAR
A. PRACTICE OF LAW (Rule 138) , Concept
a) Privilege
g) ATTORNEY’S FEES b) Profession, not business
• Acceptance fees
• Contingency fee arrangements 1. Qualifications
• Attorney’s liens a) Requirement of Good Moral Character
• Fees and controversies with clients 57. Rolly Pentecostes vs Atty. Hermenegildo
• Concepts of attorney’s fees Marasigan, A.M. No. P-07-2337, August 03, 2007
¬ Ordinary concept 58. Father Ranhilio C. Aquino et al vs. Atty. Edwin
¬ Extraordinary concept Pascua A.C. No.5095, November 28, 2007
vii. Canon 20 – Duty to charge only fair and 59. Administrative case filed against Judge Jaime V.
reasonable fees Quitain, JBC No.013, August 22, 2007
60. Rodolfo M. Bernardo vs. Atty Ismael F. Mejia,
56. Retuya vs. Gorduiz, A.C. No. 1388, March 28, Adm Case No.2984, August 31, 2007
1980 61. GSIS vs. Hon. Vicente A. Pacquing, AM No. RTJ-
• Rule 20.01 – Duty to comply with the guidelines in 04-1831,February 2, 2007
determining lawyer’s fees 62. Velez vs. Atty. De Vera A.C. No. 6697, July 25,
• Rule 20.02 – Duty to divide fees in proportion to 2006
work done 63. Cynthia Advincula vs. Atty. Ernesto M. Macabata,
• Rule 20.03 – Duty not to accept any compensation AC No. 7204,March 07, 2007
in relation to a client’s case except from the client
himself b) Rehabilitation from criminal conduct and good
• Rule 20.04 – Duty to avoid disputes with client over moral character
fees 64. In re: Petition to disqualify Atty. Leonardo De
Vera, AC No.6052, December 11, 2003
65. IRRI vs NLRC, GR No. 97239, May 12, 199312
h) PRESERVATION OF CLIENT’S CONFIDENCES
66. Roberto Soriano vs. Atty Manuel Dizon, AC 6792,
• Prohibited disclosures and use
January 25,2006
• Disclosure, when allowed
viii. Canon 21 – Duty to Preserve the Client’s
c) Passing the bar and the practice of law
Confidence and Secrets
67. Cayetano vs. Monsod, GR No. 100113,
• Rule 21.01 – Duty not to reveal the client’s secrets September 3, 1991
except when allowed by the Rule 68. Cruz vs Atty. Cabrera, AC No. 5737, October 25,
• Rule 21.02 – Duty not to misuse information 2004
acquired from a client 69. Ruthie Lim-Santiago vs Atty. Carlos B. Sagucio,
• Rule 21.03 – Duty to obtain the written consent of AC No. 6705, March 31, 2006
the client prior to disbursement of a certain
information
d) What is practice of law?
• Rule 21.04 – Duty not to disclose information to
70. Aguirre vs Rana, BM 1036, June 10, 2003 3. Proceedings
4. Discipline of Filipino lawyers practicing abroad

e) Membership in the IBP

71. In re: Atty. Marcial Edillion, AM 1928, August 3, C. READMISSION TO THE BAR
1978 1. Lawyers who have been suspended
2. Lawyers who have been disbarred
3. Lawyers who have been repatriated
f) Exemption from payment of IBP dues?
80. Conrado N. Que Vs. Atty. Anastacio E. Revilla,
72. Letter of Atty. Cecilio Y. Arevalo Jr. BM 1370, May Jr., A.C. No. 7054, November 11, 2014
9, 2005
73. Santos Jr vs Llamas, AC 4749, January 20, 2001 D. MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
1. Purpose
2. Requirements
g) Citizenship Requirement 3. Compliance
74. Petition for Leave to Resume Practice of Law, 4. Exemptions
B.M. 1678, December 17, 2007 5. Sanctions
*1987 Philippine Constitution, Art. 12, par 1 6. Bar Matter 2012, Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid
Service
2. Appearance of non-lawyers
a) Law student practice (Rule 138-A) V. CANONS OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
*Revised Rules of Court, Rule 138-A, Section 34
75. Cruz vs. Mina, GR No. 154207, April 27, 2007 81. Mariano R. Cristobal Vs. Atty. Ronaldo E. Renta,
A.C. No. 9925, September 17, 2014,
b) Non-lawyers in courts 82. Spouses Rogelio Amatorio And Aida Amatorio Vs.
c) Non-lawyers in administrative tribunals Atty. Francisco Dy Yap And Atty. Whelma F.
d) Proceedings where lawyers are prohibited from Sitonyap, A.C. No. 5914, March 11, 2015
appearing 83. Hirley Olaytacamba Vs. Atty. Otilio Sy Bongon,
A.C. No. 8826, March 25, 2015,
3. Sanctions for practice or appearance without
authority VI. JUDICIAL ETHICS
a) Lawyers without authority A. SOURCES
b) Persons not lawyers
1. New Code of Judicial Conduct for the Philippine
4. Public officials and practice of law Judiciary (Bangalore Draft)
a) Prohibition or disqualification of former government 2. Code of Judicial Conduct
attorneys
b) Public officials who cannot practice law or with B. Qualities
restrictions 1. Independence
5. Lawyers authorized to represent the government 84. Re: Letter of Presiding Justice Conrado M.
6. Why is a lawyer “an Officer of the Court? Vasquez, Jr. on CA-G.R. SP No. 103692 (A.M. No.
08-8-11-CA, October 15, 2008)
85. Perez vs. Costales, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1876,
B. SUSPENSION, DISBARMENT AND DISCIPLINE February 23, 2005
OF LAWYERS (RULE 139-B, RULES OF COURT) 86. Re: Suspension of Clerk of Court Joboco, A.M.
1. Nature and characteristics of disciplinary actions No. 93-10-1296-RTC, August 12, 1998
against lawyers 87. Arban vs. Borja, A.M. No. R-281-RTJ, August 26,
a) Sui generis 1986
b) Prescription
2. Grounds 2. Integrity
76. Alvin S. Feliciano Vs. Atty. Carmelita Bautista- 88. Vedana vs. Judge Valencia, 295 SCRA 1 (1998)
Lozada, A.C. No. 7593, March 11, 2015 89. Judge Alumbres vs. Judge Caoibes, A.M. No.
77. Adelia V. Quiachon Vs. Atty. Joseph Ador A. RTJ-99-1431, January 23, 2002
Ramos, A.C. No. 9317, June 4, 2014 90. Junio vs. Rivera, Jr., 225 SCRA 688, August 30,
78. Po1 Jose B. Caspe Vs. Atty. Aquilino A. Mejica, 1993
A.C. No. 10679, March 10, 2015 91. Samahan Ng Mga Babae Sa Hudikatura
79. Teresita B. Enriquez Vs. Atty. Trina De Vera, A.C. (Samabahu) Vs. Judge Cesar O. Untalan, Regional
No. 8330, March 16, 2015 Trial Court, Branch 149, Makati City, A.M. No. Rtj-13-
2363, February 25, 2015 111. Re: Report On The Financial Audit Conducted At
The Municipal Trial Court, Baliuag, Bulacan, A.M. No.
3. Impartiality P-15- 3298, February 04, 2015
92. OCA vs. Judge Floro, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1460,
March 31, 2006 C. DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY
93. Hilado vs. Judge Reyes, A.M. No. 163155, July 1. Members of the Supreme Court
21, 2006 a) Impeachment
94. Santos vs. Judge Lacurom, A.M. No. RTJ-04- b) Ethical Lessons from Former Chief Justice
1823, August 28, 2006 Corona’s Impeachment
95. Gaspar Bandoy Vs. Judge Jose S. Jacinto, Jr., 2. Lower court judges and justices of the Court of
Presiding Judge, Branch 45, And Acting Presiding Appeals and Sandiganbayan (Rule 140)
Judge, A.M. No. Rtj-14-2399, November 19, 2014
112. Office Of The Administrator Vs. Executive Judge
Owen B. Amor, Regional Trial Court, Daet, Camarines
4. Propriety Norte, A.M. No. Rtj-08-2140, October 07, 2014,
96. Alday vs. Cruz, A.M. No. RTJ-00-1530, March 14, 113. Anonymous Letter-Complaint Against Discipline
2001 Of Members Of Judiciary Lower Court Judges And
97. Francisco vs. Cosico, A.M. No. CA-0437, March Justices C. Jacinto, Electrician, Hall Of Justice, Both
16, 2004 Of The Regional Trial Court, Burgos, Pangasinan,
98. Resngit-Marquez vs. Judge Llamas, A.M. No. A.M. No. P-15-3296, February 17, 2015,
RTJ-02-1708, July 23, 2002 114. Efren T. Uy, Nelia B. Lee, Rodolfo L. Menes And
99. Ortiz vs. Judge Jaculbe, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1833, Quinciano H. Lui Vs. Judge Alan L. Flores, A.M. No.
June 28, 2005 Rtj-12-2332, June 25, 2014
100. In re: Judge Acuña, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1891, July 115. Marilou T. Rivera Vs. Judge Jaime C. Blancaflor,
28, 2005 Regional Trial Court, Branch 26, Sta. Cruz, Laguna,
101. Antonio M. Lorenzana Vs. Judge Ma. Cecilia I. A.M. No. Rtj-11-2290, November 18, 2014
Austria, Regional Trial Court, Branch 2, Batangas 3. Grounds
City, A.M. No. Rtj-09-2200, April 2, 2014 4. Impeachment (ethical aspects)
102. Josephine Jazmines Tan Vs. Judge Sibanah E. 5. Sanctions imposed by the Supreme Court on erring
Usman, A.M. No. Rtj-14-2390, August 13, 2014 members of the Judiciary
103. Conrado Abe Lopez, Represented By Atty.
Romualdo Jubay Vs. Judge Rogelio S. Lucmayon, D. Disqualification of Justices and Judges (Rule 137)
A.M. No. Mtj-13-1837, September 24, 2014, 1. Compulsory
104. Antonio S. Ascaño, Jr., Consolacion D. Dantes, 2. Voluntary
Basilisa A. Obalo, Julieta D. Toledo, Joseph Z. Maac, E. Powers and Duties of Courts and Judicial Officers
Emiliano E. Lumboy, Tita F. Bernardo, Igmedio L. (Rule 135)
Noguera, Fidel S. Sarmiento, Sr., Dan T. Taunan,
Amalia G. Santos, Avelina M. Colonia, Eric S. F. Court Records and General Duties of Clerks and
Pastrana, And Marivel B. Ison Vs. Presiding Judge Stenographer (Rule 136)
Jose S. Jacinto, Jr., A.M. No. Rtj-15-2405, January G. MISCONDUCT OF OTHER COURT
12, 2015 PERSONNELS
116. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Sarah P.
5. Equality Ampong, Court Interpreter Iii, Regional Trial Court Of
Alabel, Saran Gani Province, Branch, A.M. No. P-13-
3132, June 4, 2014,
6. Competence and diligence 117. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Paz P.
105. In Torcende v. Judge Sardido, A.M. No. MTJ-99- Capistrano, Court Stenographer Iii, Regional Trial
1239, January 24, 2003 Court, Quezon City, Branch 224, A.M. No. P-13-3147,
106. Echaus vs. CA, G.R. No. 57343, July 23, 1990 July 2, 2014,
107. Gonzalo-Decano V. Siapno, A.M. No. Mtj-00- 118. Presiding Judge Jose B. Lagado Et Al Vs. Clerk
1279, March 1, 2009 Ii Bryan Antonio C. Leonido, A.M. No. P-14-3222,
108. Mane Vs. Judge Belen, A.M. No. Rtj-08-2119, August 12, 2014,
June 30, 2008 119. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Atty. Mario
109. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Judge N. Melchor, Jr., Former Clerk Of Court Vi, Regional
Borromeo Bustamante, A.M. No. Mtj-12-1806, April 7, Trial Court, Branch 16, Naval, Biliran (Now Presiding
2014, Judge, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Calubian-San
110. Gershon N. Dulang Vs. Judge Mary Jocylen G. Isidro, Leyte), A.M. No. P-06- 2227, August 19, 2014,
Regencia, A.M. No. Mtj-14-1841, June 02, 2014, 120. Felisicimo* R. Sabijon And Zenaida A. Sabijon
Vs. Benedict** M. De Juan, Sheriff Iv, Regional Trial
Court Of Kabacan, North Cot Abato, Branch 22, A.M.
No. P-14-3281, January 8, 2015,

VII. Legal Fees (Rule 141)

1. Manner of payment
2. Fees in lien
3. Persons authorized to collect legal fees

VIII. Costs
1. Recovery of costs (Rule 142)
a) Prevailing party
b) Dismissed appeal or action
c) Frivolous appeal
d) False allegations
e) Non-appearance of witness

I. NOTARIAL PRACTICE (A. M. NO. 02-8-13-SC, AS

AMENDED)
1. Qualifications of notary public
2. Term of office of notary public
3. Powers and limitations
4. Notarial register
5. Jurisdiction of notary public and place of
notarization 6. Revocation of commission
6. Competent evidence of identity
7. Sanctions
121. Melanio S. Salita Vs. Atty. Reynaldo T. Salve,
A.C. No. 8101, February 04, 2015
122. Mercedita De Jesus Vs. Atty. Juvy Mell Sanchez-
Malit, A.C. No. 6470, July 08, 2014
123. Jimmy Anudon And Juanita Anudon Vs. Atty.
Arturo B. Cefra, A.C. No. 5482, February 10, 2015
124. Heirs Of Pedro Alilano Represented By David
Alilano Vs. Atty. Roberto E. Examen, A.C. No. 10132,
March 24, 2015