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2021 Legal Ethics - WC
Course: Legal Edge Bar Review ‡Instructor: N/A ‡07/07/2021‡Questions: 27

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Legal Ethics
1 Jimeno, et al. filed a petition for certiorari with the Supreme Court, ascribing grave abuse of discretion on the part 4/5
of the Legal Education Board for dabbling in legal education by requiring incoming law students to take a
standardized aptitude exam, and hence, encroaching on the rule-making power of the Supreme Court on the
admission to the practice of law. The Legal Education Board contends that it has the power over legal education
pursuant to Republic Act No. 7662. Does the Legal Education Board have power over legal education? Decide the
case.
A: Yes, the Legal Education Board has the power over the legal edication. Legal Education Board was created among others, to
properly regulate, improve and advance the legal education system in the Philippines. As such, like any other administrative
agency, it has the prerogative or authority to require certain standards as condition for admission to law school program. This
requirement nonetheless should not be perceived as a bench mark for applicants to reach as condition requirement for admission
but only as a manner of making known to law schools the aptitude, education background, skills and intelligence the students have.
Here, Legal Education Board required incoming students to take the standard aptitude exam, an authority properly vested upon it by
law. It is not regulating the practice of law or admission to the bar of certain students, which is a power exclusive to the Supreme
Court. Thus, The Legal Education Board did not encroach upo the rule-making power of the Supreme Court as it was only
exercising the power granted to it by law.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 4/5
Comments: 1. Too verbose. Try to be more concise and direct to the point.

2. Put comma before and after the word "nonetheless" if stated in the middle of the sentence.
Legal Ethics
2 As a soon to be lawyer, you should know the lawyer¶s oath by heart, as it is a source of your responsibilities and 5/5
obligations. Write the lawyer¶s oath without stating your name.
A: I, __________, do solemly sear that I will maintain allegiance to the Republi of the Philippines; I will support its Constitution and
obey the laws as well as the legal orders of the duly constituted authorities therein; I will do no falsehood or consent to the doing of
any in court; I not will wittingly or willingly promote or sue any groundless, false or unlawful suit, nor give aid or consent to the same
in court. I will delay no man for money or malice and will conduct myself as a lawyer to the best of my knowledge and discretion with
all good fidelity as well to the court as to my clients, and I impose upon myself this voluntary obligation without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me God..

Grader: Faculty
Points: 5/5
Comments: Avoid spelling mistakes (Republi of the Philippines)
 Legal Ethics
3 Senator Song, a fifty-year-old lawyer has been a member of the Congress for fifteen years. One night, she dreamt 5/5
she was a Supreme Court Associate Justice, proudly wearing the black judicial robe. When she woke up, she
realized that she could no longer stand politics and instead wanted to apply for the Judiciary, as she dreamt. The
good senator immediately contacted her chief of staff and directed that her application be immediately sent to the
Judicial and Bar Council which, she saw on the newspapers just yesterday, is now entertaining applicants for the
position of Supreme Court Associate Justice vacated by the new Chief Justice. Is Senator Song eligible?
A: Yes, Senator Song is eligible to apply for the position of the Supreme Court Associate Justice. Under the Constitution, any
person who is at least 40 years of age, has been engaged in the practice of law for at least 15 years, a natural born citizen, among
others, may be eligible for appointment as member of the Supreme Court. Here, Senator Song is 50 years old and presumably a
natural born citizen considering the same is also required for members of Congress. He has been engaged in the practice of law for
15 years by virtue of him being part of Congress as there is habituality in application of the law, albiet, centered on law creation.
Under existing jurisprudence, practice of law can be made in or out of court activities so long as there is an application of the
knowledge of the law. Thus, Senator Song is an eligible applicant considering he has all the minimum requirement of the
Constitution to be a member of the Supreme Court.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 5/5
Comments: "albeit"
Very good presentation of answer but you can just focus on the real issue which is the concept of practice of law
Legal Ethics
4 Assy is a lawyer who, after litigating unhappily for three years and because of his passion for food, became a 4/5
chef instead, and put up his own restaurant, which celebrated its 8th year anniversary last January 2020. Assy
was working on a new menu to kickstart the year when suddenly, COVID-19 hit the country resulting in a series of
lockdowns affecting severely his restaurant. In January 2021, after a year of closure and failure to even
recuperate its costs for the past year, Assy was constrained to close his restaurant and let go of his employees.
Unsure where to go, he decided to go back to the practice of law and enrolled himself in a Continuing Legal
Education Program. Excited with the prospect of this new journey and equipped with updates in the legal
profession, he felt as if he were a brand-new lawyer and established his own law firm. He, then, asked a journalist
friend to publish an article to introduce his newly-opened firm in the publishing company¶s print and social media
platforms. In the articles, his law firm, Assy & Associates, was branded as a full-service law firm, enumerating
Assy¶s credentials. Anna, Assy¶s ex-girlfriend from law school and whom he left broken hearted, read the articles
and immediately filed a complaint with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Commission on Discipline. Decide the
case.
A: Deciding as the Integrated Bar, I shall decide to discipline Atty. Assy. Under the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR),
lawyer shall use only true, honest, fair, dignified and objective information or statement in making known his legal services. Here,
Atty. Assy through publication and social media platforms, announced a deceptive or misleading statement of "full-service" law firm.
The "full-service" phrase law may not really encapsulate the true practice his law firm is capable of doing. While it is not impossible
for one law firm to have all aspects or branches of law covered when they have under their employ such lawyers with competence
and probity engaged in all aspects or branches of law, nonetheless, Atty. Assy, cannot make any such claim considering he just
resumed practice of law and has just established his law firm. He cannot claim that he is by then capable of "full-service" law firm as
that could be construed misleading or deceptive. Thus, Atty. Assy should be meted out with appropriate sanctions or discipline
according to the rules.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 4/5
Comments: Do not use this in any of your answers: "Deciding as the Integrated Bar"
 Legal Ethics
5 Bayon, a grab food service provider slammed the rear of a luxury vehicle, while driving his motorcycle to deliver 5/5
food to a client. Right after the impact, Bayon immediately apologized to the driver, who refused to accept his
apology, stating that he was firmly instructed by his boss to demand payment for the amount of the damage.
Bayon, however, pleads for mercy, since he barely has enough to feed his family and could not afford to pay for
the damage. A traffic enforcer arrived at the same time that the owner of the luxury vehicle, Atty. Tranny, alighted.
Atty. Tranny got impatient with the lengthy discussion of Bayon and his driver, and shouted that he will be late for
his hearing. Bayon continued to plead, which led to Atty. Tranny snapping and saying: ³I am an attorney de
campanilla! No one goes around bumping my car and wasting my time! Pay for the damages! My insurer will
contact you.´They left immediately thereafter. The traffic enforcer prodded Bayon to file a case against Atty.
Tranny hoping that it could prevent the lawyer from demanding him payment, which he did with the assistance of
the traffic enforcer. Asked to answer, Atty. Tranny explained that whatever he did, he did it in the heat of the
moment, as he was running late for a crucial hearing, but apologized to Bayon and offered to settle the same.
Decide the case.
A: I will reprimand Atty. Tranny for his conduct unbecoming as an officer of the court for being arrogant and not promoting the law
and respecting the legal process. As a lawyer, he is bound to promote the laws of the land, respect the laws and legal process and
shall conduct himself as a good lawyer at all times. Here, Atty. Tranny, demanded Bayon to pay for damages without submitting his
claim being coursed to the legal process. He got impatient and shouted at Byron and demanded that he pay for the damages. He
even anounced that he is "an attorney de campanilla and no should be bumping his card and wasting his time." This display of
made by Atty. Tranny may be perceived as conduct of unbecoming as an officer of the court. Thus, it is appropriate that Atty.
Tranny be reprimanded.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 5/5
Comments: Answer is on point.
Please be consistent in terms of font style.
Legal Ethics
6 K received a copy of a complaint filed against her for collection of sum of money. K immediately contacted her 5/5
lawyer-friend, X, regarding this matter and relayed to X that the allegations in the complaint are false and
completely baseless. In fact, the facts were reversed and K should be the one filing the complaint. Outraged with
the atrocity of the circumstances and the difficulty his friend is going through, X, in a strongly worded Answer,
pointed out these false and malicious allegations, calling complainant and counsel as sly manipulators of truth.
Complainant and counsel then filed an administrative complaint against X, for use of abusive language. X, in his
Answer, argued that his statements are true, and he was merely constrained to use such language, because of
the counsel¶s actions, which are in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Decide.
A: I will decide to discipline Atty. X for his inappropriate behavior towards the opposing party and his counsel. Under the Code of
Professional Responsibility (CPR), lawyers are mandated to conduct themselves with courtesy, fairness and candor and shall avoid
harrassing tactics against opposing parties. Here, X in his answer accused the oppossing party as sly manipulators of truth, and
allegation that is malicious that runs afoul with the conduct required of a lawyer under the CPR as it was uncourteous and abusive.
Considering X displayed inappropriate conduct, he should be disciplined according to CPR.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 5/5
Comments: Answer is on point and straightforward. Very good!
 Legal Ethics
7 Mr. Valencia was an overseas Filipino seafarer, who was seriously injured during work, when he fell into the 5/5
elevator shaft of the vessel flying an Egyptian flag. After initial treatment in Egypt, he was discharged and flown
to the Philippines to continue his medical treatment and rehabilitation. While confined at the Manila Medical
Doctor¶s Hospital, Mr. Valencia was approached by paralegals of Linsangan & Associates, and later on by Atty.
Linsangan himself, and convinced him to engage the services of the firm to file a suit against his employer for
indemnity. After several visits, Mr. Valencia signed the engagement agreement. Through the efforts of the law
firm, Mr. Valencia was paid by his employer $60,000.00 as indemnity and $20,000.00 under their collective
bargaining agreement from which, the law firm was entitled to 35% pursuant to their engagement agreement.
Thereafter, the law firm filed a tort case against the owners of the vessel and for which, it engaged the services of
a Hong Kong law firm. Negotiations led to a settlement in the amount of $95,000.00. The amounts collected were
consolidated and therefrom the services of the Hong Kong law firm, the 35% share of Linsangan & Associates,
and expenses both in Philippine and Hong Kong litigation were deducted leaving the amount of $20,000.00 to Mr.
Valencia. Atty. Linsangan deposited said amount in a secured vault in the firm¶s office and forgot to deliver the
same Mr. Valencia. Atty. Lisangan only remembered it, when he received the Order of the IBP Commission on
Discipline to file an Answer to Mr. Valencia¶s complaint. Was there solicitation of business prohibited by the Code
of Professional Conduct?
A: Yes, solicitation of business is evident in this case. Under the Code of Professional Responsibility, solicitation of business or
legal services, either directly or indirectly is prohibited. There is solicitation when, the lawyer, his agent or any person offers legal
services for purpose of economic gain and shall be deemed as malpractice. Here, Atty. Linsangan and the paralegals of his lawfirm
approached Mr. Valencia and convinced him to engage the services of the lawfirm to file a suit against the latter's employer for
indemnity. Mr. Valencia would not have engaged the services of Atty. Linsangan were it not for the convincing made by his
paralegals and later on by Atty. Linsangan. The transaction was evidently driven by gain as it was Atty. Linsangan who approached
Mr. Valencia. In this case, solicitation was clearly evident as Atty. Linsangan, driven by gain, convinced Mr. Valencia to engage his
services.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 5/5
Comments: Clear, concise, and on point. Good job!
Judicial Ethics
8 Mr. Dela Cruz filed a civil case against Ms. Sanchez, which was raffled to Branch 61, RTC, Bogo City, where Judge 2.50/2.50
Antonio is the presiding judge. In 2013 and during the pendency of the civil case, Ms. Sanchez filed a criminal
complaint for violation of the Anti-Violence Against and Women and Children Act against Mr. Dela Cruz. The
criminal case was raffled to Br. 20, RTC, Cebu City, where Judge Ortega is the presiding judge. On May 9, 2013
and with no standing warrant of arrest against Mr. Dela Cruz, he posted bail before Br. 61, RTC, Bogo City. On the
same day that Mr. Dela Cruz posted bail, Judge Antonio ordered Mr. Dela Cruz¶s release. Is Judge Antonio guilty
of gross ignorance of the law?
A: Yes, Judge Antonio is guilty of gross ignorance of the law. Under the prevailing jurisprudence, there is gross ignorance of the law
if a judge disregards the basic rules and settled jurisprudence. Here, Judge Antonio ordered the released of Mr. Dela Cruz upon his
posting of bail. The facts however reveal that there was no outstanding warrant of arrest against Mr. Dela Cruz, and the criminal
case was not filed before Judge Antonio's court but to Judge Ortega's. Settled in this jurisdiction that, once a court acquires
jurisdiction over the case, it shall exercise such power until its termination. Judge Antonio therefore has interferred with the
proceeding under his co-equal court by preempting the issuance of warrant of arrest through the granting of bail, a basic procedure
that is ought to be known to judges they cannot do. Thus, Judge Antonio is guilty of gross ignorance of the law for having interferred
with the proceeding held in a co-equal court of which he has no authority to do so.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2.5/2.50
Comments: Good legal support and discussion
Judicial Ethics
9 Judge Domingo presides the Municipal Trial Court, Branch 5, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Judge Domingo 1.50/2.50
allegedly solemnized marriages, without the required marriage license. He instead notarized affidavits of
cohabitation and issued them to the contracting parties. He notarized these affidavits on the day of the parties¶
marriage. Is Judge Domingo guilty of violating the New Code of Judicial Conduct and of gross ignorance of the
law?
A: At to violation of the New Code of Judicial Conduct, yes, Judge Domingo is guilty of violating the same but as to gross ignorance
of the law, he is not. Under the rules, judges shall avoid impropriety or appearance of impropriety at all times. Here, Judge Domingo
notarized the affidavits of cohabitation the same day the parties got married. This is not a usual practice in court and appears to be
that there was impropriety on the part of Judge Domingo as the one notarizing the Affidavit of Cohabitation and officiating the
marraige ceremony.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 1.5/2.50
Comments: Judges cannot notarize the affidavits of cohabitation of the parties whose marriage they will solemnize.
Affidavits of cohabitation are documents not connected with their official function and duty to solemnize marriages.
 Judicial Ethics
10 State the principles upon which the Bangalore Draft is anchored. 2/2.50
A: Bangalore draft is anchored upon the principle that Idependence, competence and integrity in the conduct of judicial system. The
maintenance of which would bring trust of the members of the judiciary more so by the public in general.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2/2.50
Comments: Review Bangalore Draft.
Judicial Ethics
11 Enumerate and explain the Pillars of Judicial Conduct in the Philippines. 2.50/2.50
A: Pillars of judicial conduct in the philippines 1. Independence - judges shall decide every case on the basis only of the evidence
presented and of the applicable law, and shall free himself/herself from any extraneous influence or threats. 2. Integrity - Judges
shall at all times in their conduct of business and in their social and ecomonic lives shall not be influenced or appear to be
influenced in the eyes of a reasonable observer. 3. Impartiality - Judges are mandated to decide cases free of any biases, not
warranted by the facts, evidence and law. 4. Propriety - Judges shall always ahere to the rule of law and shall favor no one but
justice. 5. Equality - Judges shall provide equal opportunities to the parties and shall not give in to his personal biases. 6.
Competence and Diligence - Judges are required to take all necessary measures to ensure that cases are decided without delays
and without compromises.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2.5/2.50
Comments: Very good
Judicial Ethics
12 Can judges decide based on emotions? Explain. 2.50/2.50
A: No. Judges can only decided cases on the bases of the evidence admitted and the applicable laws. Judges cannot give in to
his/her emotions and remain objective. S

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2.5/2.50
Comments: Well-said
Judicial Ethics
13 State the importance of Judicial Independence to the rule of law and the duty of a judge to uphold it. 2/2.50
A: Judicial indepence is important in promoting the rule of law because it is only then we can be sure that judgment rendered is free
of any extraneous influence. Judges should not be held up by fear or threats and shall maintain free independent in rendering
judgments. Judges shall promote the rule of law at all cost and shall not be swayed by any political or personal interest.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2/2.50
Comments: Careful with the spelling
Judicial Ethics
14 What are the Constitutional safeguards to ensure the independence of the Judiciary? 0.50/2.50
A: The following are the constitutional safeguards to ensure the independence of the Judiciary: 1. Supreme Court shall have the
exclusive administrative supervision over all courts and its personnels. 2. The approved budget shall be regularly released without
any delays. 3.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 0.5/2.50
Comments: Review these Constitutional safeguards
Judicial Ethics
15 Can Judges act as Notaries Public? Explain. 1.50/2.50
A: Yes. Judges can act as Notaries Public. Under the Rules on Notarial Practice, any member of the bar, who is at least 21 years of
age, of good moral character and in a regular and good standing and has obtained approval from the proper authorities, citizen of
the Philippines and a resident of the place wherein he seeks to establish his office for at least 1 year, is eligible to be a Notary
Public. A Judge who has all the foregoing qualification therefore may be a Notary Public.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 1.5/2.50
Comments: MTC and MCTC judges may act as notaries public ex officio in the notarization of documents connected
only with the exercise of their official functions and duties.
 Judicial Ethics
16 During the hearing of the election protest involving his brother, Judge Dojillo sat beside the counsel of his 2.50/2.50
brother and actively coached, aided, assisted, and guided the counsel, including whispering and passing notes
during the hearing. When asked to comment, Judge Dojillo claimed that he was there to observe how an election
protest is being conducted, inasmuch as he has never conducted one and to give moral support to his brother.
Can Judge Dojillo be held liable administratively?
A: Yes, he can be held administratively liable. Under the Code of Professional Responsibility, judges are to avoid impropriety or
activities which tends to show impropriety. Here, Judge Dojillo actively coached, aided, assisted and guided the counsel of his
borther and even whispered and passed notes during the hearing. These are acts which tends to show impropriety on the part of
Judge Dojillo as it is not his responsibility to act in such manner especially if the person involved in the case is his own brother. He
should not interfer in any proceedings which his is not part of. Thus, Judge Dojillo, for interferring in the proceeding involving his
brother, he has shown impropriety and should be held administratively.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2.5/2.50
Comments: Very good
Judicial Ethics
17 Can a judge meet a litigant, whose case is pending in his court, outside his office and during the pendency of the 2/2.50
case?
A: No. Judges cannot be meeting with litigants whose case are pending in his court outside his office and while such cases are
pending. These are acts which will show or will tend to show impropriety on the part of the Judge and may tarnish the indepence of
his person and his court in the eyes of a reasonanle observer.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2/2.50
Comments: A judge is the visible representation of the law. Thus, he must behave, at all times, in such a manner
that his conduct, official or otherwise, can withstand the most searching public scrutiny. The ethical principles and
sense of propriety of a judge are essential to the preservation of the people's faith in the judicial system.
Judicial Ethics
18 In a traffic altercation involving his vehicle, Judge Trigger pulled out his gun and brandished the same before the 2.50/2.50
owner of the other vehicle involved in the altercation. Rule on the propriety of the actions of Judge Trigger.
A: The action of Judge Trigger is not according to conduct expected of a Judge as imposed by the Code of Judicial Ethics. Judges
are required to observe the proper conduct and beyond reproached not only in the performance of their duties but also in his every
day life. Here, Judge Trigger pulled out his gun and brandished the same before the owner of the other vehicle with whom he had
an altercation. A conduct unbecoming of an officer of the court made outside of his official duty. The acts of Judge Trigger
consdiering the foregoing is improper as it was uncalled for and is not expected especially from someone who is an officer of the
court.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2.5/2.50
Comments: The action of Judge Trigger is not according to THE conduct expected of a Judge as imposed by the
Code of Judicial Ethics.
beyond REPROACH
but also in THEIR EVERYDAY life.
Judicial Ethics
19 Judges are not allowed to engage in the private practice of law, during their incumbency as Judges. State the 2/2.50
reason for this prohibition.
A: Judges are prohibited from engaging in private practice for practical reasons and due to public policy such as: 1. They are
assigned numerous cases in their sala and all of which deserve prompt resolution. 2. Ther are receiving salaries from the
Government and they should be performing government works and not private practice. 3.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2/2.50
Comments: The proscription against the private practice of law or just giving professional advice to clients by judges
is based on public policy. The mere perception that the judge might or could unduly influence the conduct, as well
as the outcome of the case, can undermine, or compromise in the eyes of the public at the very least, the integrity
and the independence of the court. Thus, it is often said, a judge should avoid not only an actual impropriety but
also even the appearance of impropriety.
 Judicial Ethics
20 Ang Talino Pharma Company approached Judge Pepe to inquire, if the latter can endorse its latest product, a 1.50/2.50
vitamin supplement that purportedly enhances one¶s memory, can Judge Pepe accept the endorsement
agreement during his incumbency? Explain fully.
A: No. Judge Pepe cannot accept the endorsement agreement during his incumbency. The pillars of judicial conduct dictates that
judges must avoid impropriaty or appearance of impropriety at all times. The Endorsement Agreement during the incumbency of
Judge Pepe would be, in the eyes of a reasonable observer, perceived as improper as it tends to posit among others, conflict of
interest. Judge Pepe cannot therefore accept the endorsement agreement as it tends to display impropriety on his part.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 1.5/2.50
Comments: "impropriety"
Consider other legal basis/support: Judges shall not use or lend the prestige of the judicial office to advance their
private interests, or those of a member of their family or of anyone else, nor shall they convey or permit others to
convey the impression that anyone is in a special position improperly to influence them in the performance of
judicial duties.
Judicial Ethics
21 Can judges and court personnel seek additional income by seeking to be commissioned as insurance agents? 2.50/2.50
Explain.
A: No. Judges and court personnel cannot seek additional income by seeking to be commissioned as insurance agents. Under the
pillars of judicial conduct, judges shall be indepent in relation to society in general or to matters which may later be subject of
adjudication in his court. As insurance agent, judges and court personnels will be in conflict of interest because of the perils that
may later on come their ways as judge/personnel and agent of an insurance.

Grader: Faculty
Points: 2.5/2.50
Comments: All officials and employees of the Judiciary are enjoined from being commissioned as insurance agents
or from engaging in any such related activities and to immediately desist therefrom if presently engaged thereat.
Even after office hours, and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the entire time of Judiciary officials and its
employees must be devoted to government service to ensure efficient and speedy administration of justice.
Practical Exercises
22 Alexis Colby hired Atty. Cristal Flores, as her counsel in an action for Collection of Sum of Money against Blake 3/5
Carrington, pending before Branch XX of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City. Upon her receipt on June 24,
2021 of the Notice of Pre-Trial, which was scheduled on June 28, 2021, Alexis Colby noted that she cannot travel
from Cebu City to Quezon City, because of the travel restrictions imposed by the government. She thus asked
Atty. Cristal Flores to represent her during the Pre-Trial Conference. Prepare the necessary document that Atty.
Cristal Flores should submit to the Court to enable her to represent Alexis Colby during the Pre-Trial Conference.
A: SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Notice to the Public: I, Alexis Colby, of legal age, single and resident of Cebu City do hereby
appoint, name and constitute ATTY. CRISTAL FLORES, of legal age, single and residence of Manila, as my true and legal
representative to act for an in behalf of my name and stead and fo perform the following acts: 1. Enter into amicable settlement
during the Pre-Trial Conference and submit to alternative dispute resolutions, make admissions or stipulations of facts and
documents without further consultations. 2. Sumbit and Receive Documents in connection with my case. 3. To sign and execute
agreement. I hereby grant my representative full power and authority to executre and perform every act necessary to render
effective the power to compromise as though I myself have so performed it. Date: July 21, 2021 Alexis Colby (SGD)

Grader: Faculty
Points: 3/5
Comments: 1. To Represent me and appear for and in my behalf during Pre-Trial in the case entitled ಯAlexis Colby
vs Blake Carringtonರpending before Regional Trial Court, Branch XX, Quezon City;
2. To Enter into admissions and stipulation of facts and documents;
3. To Enter into an amicable settlement;
4. To Submit to alternative modes of dispute resolution;
5. To Sign and Execute any and all necessary documents in relation to the above powers.
 Practical Exercises
23 Jonah Tan lost her job in May 2020. To sustain her daily needs and pay for her tuition fee, she decided to sell her 4.50/5
motor vehicle to her friend, Ander Son. Ander Son offered to buy the Honda City 2012 motor vehicle for Two
Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00), which Jonah Tan accepted. Prepare a Deed of Sale in legally acceptable
and enforceable form.
A: DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made, executed and entered into
by: Jonah Tan, Filipino, of legal age and resident of the philippines, herein referred as SELLER. and Ander Son, Filipino, of legal
age and resident of the philippines, herein referred as BUYER. Witnesseth: Whereas the seller, is the registered owner of a motor
vehicle, Honda City 2012 with engine number 2333. Whereas the buyer, has offered to buy and the seller has oagreed to sell the
above mentioned vehicle for the amount of two hundred thousand pesos (PHP 200,000.00). Now therefore, for an in consideration
of the sum of two hundred thousand pesos (PHP 200,000.00), hand and paid by the buyer to seller, the Seller do hereby sell
transfer and convey by way of Absolute Sale unto this said buyer, his heirs and assigns this motor vehicle, Honda City 2012 with
engine number 2333. So witness whereof, we have here unto affixed this ___ of July 2021 Jonah Tan (SGD) Ander Son (SGD)
Seller Buyer Signed in the presence of: Juana Dela Crus (SGD) Boy Ting (SGD)

Grader: Faculty
Points: 4.5/5
Comments: Substantially compliant with the standard form but do not forget Acknowledgment
Inconsistent font style
Practical Exercises
24 Marie Mar is the registered owner of a house and lot situated at Blk. 3, Phase 2, East West Subdivision, Quezon 3.50/5
City, which she leased to Mar Yan for a period of one (1) year starting on June 1, 2020 at a monthly rental of Thirty
Thousand Pesos (PhP30,000.00). Prepare a Contract of Lease in legally acceptable and enforceable form.
A: CONTRACT OF LEASE Notice to the Public: Marie Mar, filipino, single, and resident of 12 Apo St. Quezon City, herein referred
to as LESSOR. and Mar Yan, Filipino, single, and resident of 15 Sto Ano St. Quezon City, herein referred to as LESSEE
WITNESSETH: Whereas, the Lessor is the owner of Block 3, Phase 2, East West Subdivision, Quezon City and offerring for lease
the said property starting June 1, 2020 for a monthly rental of Thirty thousand pesos (PHP 30,000.00). Whereas the Lessee has
offered to lease the property at the monthly rental offered by the Lessor. Now therefore for and in consideration of the foregoing
premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the Lessor leased the property in Block 3, Phase 2, East West Subdivision to
the Lessee and the Lessee hereby accepts the same from the Lessor under the following terms: Terms of Lease 1. No subletting is
allowed. 2. No pets allowed. Marie Mar (SGD) Mar Yan (SGD) LESSOR LESSEE Witness:

Grader: Faculty
Points: 3.5/5
Comments: Please review standard forms and familiarize yourself with the standard terms and clauses for such
contract
Practical Exercises
25 Belle La is the registered owner of a parcel of land situated at Barangay Taloto, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, 0/5
Philippines covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 8765-A. Belle La intends to sell the parcel of land to cover
the hospital bills of her father, who is admitted at St. Luke¶s Hospital. Rob Ty, a neighbor in Bohol, offered to buy
the property for Two Million Pesos (PhP2,000,000.00). However, Belle La is at Makati City attending to the needs of
her hospitalized father. She cannot go home to Bohol for the execution of the Deed of Sale. Belle La comes to
your law office and asks you to prepare a Special Power of Attorney, authorizing her sister, Far La to sell the
subject property in Bohol and to receive the proceeds of the sale. Draft the legal document.
A:

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26 Jurat refers to the part of an affidavit, where the officer certifies that the same was ³sworn´before him. Prepare a 0/5
Jurat.
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27 Nice Ly filed a criminal complaint against Alvin Ti for violation of Batas Pambansa Blg 22, before the Office of the 0/5
City Prosecutor of Cebu City. From the complaint affidavit of Nice Ly, the following facts are established: On
February 4, 2021, at Starbucks Coffee, SM City Cebu, Alvin Ti issued Check No. 1234 dated February 4, 2021,
payable to Cash, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00). Alvin Ti gave the checks to
Malou Sy, as his campaign donation to the latter¶s candidacy in the elections. It was Malou Sy, who ordered the
delivery of printing materials and used Alvin Ti¶s check to pay for the same. Claiming that the printing materials
were delivered too late, Malou Sy instructed Alvin Ti to issue ³Stop payment´order for the check. Thus, the check
was dishonored by the bank, because of the said order. Nice Ly through her counsel, Atty. Faith Yu sent a notice
of dishonor to Alvin Ti. As the Assistant City Prosecutor in Cebu City, prepare the appropriate criminal
information to be filed in court.
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