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Academic Year 2011‐2012 CIVIL LAW STUDENT COUNCIL
Lester John A. Lomeda President Wilfredo T. Bonilla, Jr. Vice‐President Raissa S. Saipudin Secretary Bernadette Faustine C. Balao Treasurer Marc Mikhaele J. Santos Auditor Victor Lorenzo L. Villanuea Public Relations Officer
TEAM: BAR‐OPS 2011
Diane Camilla R. Borja Chairperson Carlo Artemus V. Diaz Vice‐Chairperson Mary Grace L. Javier Secretary Ronn Robby D. Rosales Logistics Committee Head Mark Arthur M. Catabona Asst. Logistics Committee Head Angeli P. Albaña Finance Committee Head Vicente O. Platon III Hotel Accommodations Head Kimverly A. Ong Asst. Hotel Accommodations Head
The UST GOLDEN NOTES is a student-edited work of the University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Civil Law. It is updated annually. Communications regarding the NOTES should be addressed to the Academics Committee of the Team: Bar-Ops.
ADDRESS: Team Bar-Ops Academics Committee Faculty of Civil Law University of Santo Tomas España, Manila 1008
TEL. NO.: (02) 731-4027 (02) 4061611 loc. 8578
2011 ACADEMICS COMMITTEE Lester Jay Alan E. Flores II Chairperson Karen Joy G. Sabugo Vice‐Chair for Academics John Henry C. Mendoza Vice‐Chair for Academics Jeanelle C. Lee Vice‐Chair for Administration and Finance Theena C. Martinez Vice‐Chair for Layout and Design Earl Louie M. Masacayan Vice‐Chair for Layout and Design
LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS COMMITTEE Theena C. Martinez Legal Ethics Committee Head Jeanelle C. Lee Asst. Legal Ethics Committee Head Divine C. Tee Asst. Legal Ethics Committee Head Marineth Easter D. Ayos Member Marc Roby G. De Chavez Member Joanna D. Peñada Member Gretchen C. Sy Member
ADVISERS
Judge Philip A. Aguinaldo Atty. Marian Joanne K. Co‐Pua
FACULTY OF CIVIL LAW
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
Academic Year 2011‐2012
ACADEMIC OFFICIALS
Atty. NILO T. DIVINA Dean
Rev. Fr. ISIDRO C. ABAÑO, O.P. Regent
Atty. ARTHUR B. CAPILI Faculty Secretary
Atty. ELGIN MICHAEL C. PEREZ Legal Counsel
UST Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion Legal Aid Clinic
Judge PHILIP A. AGUINALDO SWDB Coordinator
LENY G. GADIANA, RGC Guidance Counselor
Our deepest appreciation to our
Mentors & Inspiration
Judge Philip A. Aguinaldo
Atty. Marian Joanne K. Co‐Pua
Jonas T. Sahagun
Jasmin Mangona
For activating our magnets of curiosity, knowledge and
wisdom and helping us understand the intricate
sphere of Legal and Judicial Ethics.
‐ Academics Committee 2011
D I S C L A I M E R
The risk of use, non‐use and misuse of this material shall be borne solely
by the user.
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SYLLABUS FOR 2011 BAR EXAMINATIONS ETHICS
November 20, 2011
(Third Sunday, Morning)
LEGAL ETHICS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………....
I. PRACTICE OF LAW……………………………………………………………………………………….…………….………………. A. Concept…..…….....……………………………..……………………………………..……………………….………………… B. Qualifications....…………………..………………………………………...……………….…………...….………………… C. Appearance of Non‐lawyers in Court...........................……………………………..……….…..…………….
1. Law Student Practice. ...................................................................................................... 2. Non‐Lawyers in Court....................................................................................................... 3. Non‐Lawyers in Administrative Tribunal.......................................................................... 4. Proceedings Where Lawyers are Prohibited from Appearing..........................................
D. Sanctions for Appearing without Authority………………………………..……………………………………….. 1. Sanctions Against Unauthorized Practice of Law of Lawyers........................................... 2. Sanctions Against Unauthorized Practice of Law of
Persons Who are Not Lawyers......................................................................................... E. Public Officials and the Practice of Law...................................................................................
Prohibition or Disqualification of Former Government Attorney.......………………………….. F. Lawyers Authorized to Represent the Government................................................................ G. Lawyer’s Oath...........................................................................................................................
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES OF A LAWYER………………………….…………………………………………….
A. Lawyer and the Society............................................................................................................
1. Respect for Law and Legal Processes............................................................................... 2. Efficient and Convenient Legal Services…………………………….............................................
An Act Providing a Mechanism For Free Legal Assistance and For Other Purposes (R.A. No. 9999)..........................................................................
3. True, Honest, Fair, Dignified and Objective Information on Legal Services.........................................................................................
4. Participate in the Improvement of the Legal System....................................................... 5. Participation in Legal Education.......................................................................................
B. The Lawyer and the Legal Profession....................................................................................... 1. Integrated Bar of the Philippines......................................................................................
a. The Board of Governors........................................................................................... b. Membership and Dues.............................................................................................
2. Upholding the Dignity and Integrity of the Profession.................................................... a. Privileges and Duties of a Lawyer............................................................................
3. Courtesy, Fairness and Candor Towards Professional Colleagues.................................. 4. No Assistance in Unauthorized Practice of Law……………………………………………………………
C. The Lawyer and the Courts…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1. Candor, Fairness and Good Faith Towards the Court…………………………………………………… 2. Respect for Courts and Judicial Officers………………………………………………………………………. 3. Assistance in the Speedy and Efficient Administration of Justice………………………………… 4. Reliance on Merits of Case Not from Improper Influence Upon the Courts………………….
D. The Lawyer and the Client…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1. Availability of Service Without Discrimination……………………………………………………………..
a. Services Regardless of Person’s Status…………………………………………………………………. b. Services as Counsel de Officio……………………………………………………………………………… c. Valid Grounds for Refusal…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Candor, Fairness and Loyalty to Clients………………………………………………………………………. a. Confidentiality Rule…………………………………………………………………………………………….. b. Privilege Communication…………………………………………………………………………………….. c. Conflict of Interest……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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d. Candid and Honest Advice to Clients……………………………………………………………………. 3. Client’s Moneys and Properties……………………………………………………………………………………
a. Fiduciary Relationship……………………………………………………………………………..………….. b. Co‐Mingling of Funds……………………………………………………………………………………..……. c. Delivery of Funds…………………………………………………………………………………………………. d. Borrowing or Lending…………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Fidelity to Client’s Cause……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Competence and Diligence…………………………………………………………………………………………..
a. Collaborating Counsel………………………………………………………………………………………….. b. Negligence…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… c. Duty to Appraise the Client…………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Representation with Seal Within Legal Bounds……………………………………………………………. a. Duty to Restrain Client from Impropriety................................................................. b. Duty of Lawyer in Case of Knowledge of Client’s Fraud........................................... c. Authority of a Lawyer...............................................................................................
7. Attorney’s Fees................................................................................................................ a. Concepts of Attorney’s Fees....................................................................................
Ordinary Concept of Attorney’s Fees....................................................................... Extraordinary Concept of Attorney’s Fees...............................................................
b. Acceptance Fees....................................................................................................... c. Contingency Fee Arrangements............................................................................... d. Attorney’s Lien.......................................................................................................... e. Fees and Controversies with Clients.........................................................................
8. Preservation of Client’s Confidences................................................................................ 9. Withdrawal of Services.....................................................................................................
a. Discharge of Attorney by the Clients........................................................................ b. Withdrawal of the Attorney..................................................................................... c. Liabilities of a Lawyer...............................................................................................
III. DISCIPLINE OF LAWYERS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
A. Nature and Characteristics of Disciplinary Actions Against Lawyer……………….…………………….. B. Grounds…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….. C. Disbarment Proceedings..........................................................................................................
a. Procedure for Disbarment............................................................................................... Procedure for Disbarment or Discipline of Attorney’s by the IBP (Rule 139‐B, RRC)......................................................................................................... Procedure for Disbarment or Discipline of Attorneys by the Supreme Court Motu Propio (Rule 139‐B, RRC)...............................................
b. Defenses.......................................................................................................................... D. Discipline of Filipino Lawyers Practice in Foreign Jurisdiction..................................................
IV. READMISSION TO THE BAR..................................................................................................... A. Readmission to the Bar of Lawyers Who Have Been Suspended............................................. B. Readmission to the Bar of Lawyers Who Have Been Disbarred............................................... C. Readmission to the Bar of Lawyers Who Have Been Repatriated............................................
V. MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (MCLE)............................................................ A. Purpose of MCLE...................................................................................................................... B. Requirement............................................................................................................................. C. Compliance............................................................................................................................... D. Exemptions............................................................................................................................... E. Sanctions..................................................................................................................................
VI. NOTARIAL PRACTICE............................................................................................................. A. Qualifications of Notary Public................................................................................................. B. Term of Office of a Notary Public............................................................................................. C. Powers and Limitations of a Notary Public...............................................................................
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D. Notarial Register....................................................................................................................... E. Jurisdiction of notary Public and Place of Notarization............................................................ F. Competent Evidence of Identity............................................................................................... G. Revocation of Commission and Disciplinary Sanctions............................................................
JUDICIAL ETHICS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….......... I. PRELIMINARY........................................................................................................................... A. Concept.................................................................................................................................... B. Qualifications of Justices and Judges......................................................................................
II. NEW CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT........................................................................................ Independence....................................................................................................................... Integrity................................................................................................................................ Impartiality........................................................................................................................... Propriety............................................................................................................................... Equality................................................................................................................................. Competence and Diligence...................................................................................................
III. CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT................................................................................................. IV. DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY.........................................................................
A. Discipline of Members of the Judiciary.................................................................................... a. Impeachment.................................................................................................................
B. Discipline of Members of Lower Court Judges and Justices.................................................... C. Grounds for Discipline of Members of the Judiciary................................................................ D. Sanctions imposed by the Supreme Court on Erring Members of the Judiciary…................... E. Reinstatement of a Judge Previously Disciplined.....................................................................
Procedure for Discipline of Judges of Regular and Special Courts and Justices of the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan (A.M. No. 01‐8‐10‐SC)........................................
LEGAL FORMS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..................
I. COMMON FORMS..................................................................................................................... A. Acknowledgment
FORM 1: General Form of Acknowledgment…………..………………………………………………………….. B. Jurat
FORM 2: Jurat……………………………………………………………………….………………………….….……………… C. Pleadings
FORM 3: General Format of a Pleading……………………….…………………………………….……………….. D. Prayer
FORM 4: Prayer…………………….…………………………………………………….……………………….………….…. E. Proof of Service
FORM 5: Proof of Service…………………………….………………………………………………..……………..…….. FORM 6: Proof of Service Through Registered Mail with Explanation…………….…….…………….
F. Certification of Non‐Forum Shopping FORM 7: Certification of Non‐Forum Shopping……………………………..……………….…………..……….
G. Verification FORM 8: Verification……………………………………………………………………………..…….……..………………. FORM 9: Verification of Non‐forum Shopping………………………………….……….…………………………
II. BUSINESS FORMS………………......................................................................................................
A. Contracts FORM 10: Contract of lease of Personal Property….……..…………………….......………………………… FORM 11: Contract of Lease of Real Property……………………………………………………………………... FORM 12: Contract of Real Estate Mortgage……………………………………………….……………………... FORM 13: Chattel Mortgage………………………………………………………………………………….……......... FORM 14: Pledge Agreement………………………………………………..…………………………………………….
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B. Deed FORM 15: Deed of Sale of Personal Property…………………….……………………………………………………. FORM 16: Deed of Sale of Unregistered Land………………………………………….……………………………… FORM 17: Deed of Sale with Pacto de Retro…………………………………………………………………………… FORM 18: Deed of Repurchase of Land Sold Under Pacto de Retro……………………………………….. FORM 19: Deed of Assignment……………………………………………………………………………….………………. FORM 20: Deed of Donation Intervivos…………………………………….…………………………………………….. FORM 21: Deed of Donation Mortis Causa…………………………………………………………….………………..
C. Power of Attorney FORM 22: General Power of Attorney……….……………………………………………………………………………. FORM 23: Special Power of Attorney………….………………………………………………..………………………… FORM 24: Revocation of Power of Attorney.………………………………………………..…………………………
D. Corporation FORM 25: Articles of Incorporation…………….………………………………………………..………………………… FORM 26: Waiver of Pre‐emptive Right………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 27: Secretary’s Certificate…………………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 28: Treasurer’s Affidavit……………………………………………………………………………………………….
E. Partnership FORM 29: Articles of General Partnership………………………………………………………………………………. FORM 30: Articles of Limited Partnership………………………………………………………………………………..
F. Negotiable Instrument FORM 31: Promissory Note…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 32: Bill of Exchange……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
G. Will FORM 33: Holographic Will……………………………………………………………………………………………………… FORM 34: Notarial Will…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
III. JUDICIAL FORMS......................................................................................................................
A. Affidavit
FORM 35: Affidavit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... FORM 36: Affidavit of Merit………………..……………………………………………………………………………….... FORM 37: Affidavit of Good Faith..........………………………………………………………………………………....
B. Motions FORM 38: Motion to Declare Defendant in Default..…………………………………………………………….... FORM 39: Motion to Declare Defendant in Default…………..………………………………………………….... FORM 40: Motion to Lift an Order of Default……….……………………………………………………………….... FORM 41: Motion for Postponement of Hearing….……………………………………………………………….... FORM 42: Motion to Dismiss……………………………..………………………………………………………………...... FORM 43: Motion to Intervene.....……………………….……………….………………………………………………… FORM 44: Motion for New Trial………………………………………………………………………………………………. FORM 45: Motion for Extension……..………………………………………………………………………………………. FORM 46: Motion for Bail.………………………………………………………………………………………………………. FORM 47: Motion for Quash……..……………………………………………………………………………………………. FORM 48: Demurrer to Evidence……………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Complaint FORM 49: Complaint…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 50: Complaint of Unlawful Detainer……………………………………………………………………………… FORM 51: Complaint for Replevin…………………………………………………………………………………………… FORM 52: Complaint for Interpleader…………………………………………………………………………………….
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D. Answer FORM 53:Answer with Special and Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaim………………………… FORM 54: Answer with Third Party Complaint………………………………………………………………………… FORM 55: Answer with Specific Denial of Document Under Oath…………………………………………..
E. Petition FORM 56: Petition for Adoption……………………………………………………………………………………………… FORM 57: Petition for Guardianship……………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 58: Petition for Habeas Corpus…………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 59: Petition for Writ of Amparo……………………………………………………………………………………. FORM 60: Petition for Habeas Data………………………………………………………………………………………… FORM 61: Petition for Change of Name………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 62: Petition for Certiorari…………………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 63: Complaint for Declaratory Relief………………………………………………………………………….... FORM 64: Petition for Prohibition…………………………………………………………………………………………… FORM 65: Mandamus……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… FORM 66: Probate of Will……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 67: Quo Warranto………………………………………………………………………………………………………… FORM 68: Petition for Extradition……………………………………………………………………………………………
F. Criminal Complaint FORM 69: Criminal Complaint‐Affidavit………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 70: Counter‐Affidavit……………………………………………………………………………………………………. FORM 71: General Form of Information………………………………………………………………………………….
IV. OTHER FORMS…….....................................................................................................................
FORM 72: Substitution of Counsel………………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 73: Notice of Appeal…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. FORM 74: Comment/Opposition to Offer………………………………………………………………………………..
A. Criminal Complaint FORM 75: Certificate of Candidacy……………………..………………………………………………………………….. FORM 76: Election Protest………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. LEGAL OPINION ……................................................................................................................... Illustration 1: Legal Opinion............................................................................................... Sample: Legal Opinion.......................................................................................................
VI. MEMORANDUM WRTING …….................................................................................................... Illustration 2: Memorandum.............................................................................................
TERM INDEX……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………… BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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