Essentials of judicial and legal ethics
/ Sergio A. F. Apostol
- 2002 edition
- xxvi, 405 pages
Includes bibliographical references.
The judicial office Rule 135. Powers and duties of courts and judicial officers Publicity of proceedings and records Enforceability of superior courts processes Process of inferior courts Inherent power of courts Means to carry jurisdiction into effect Trials and hearings Interlocutory orders out of province Signing judgments out of province Rule 136. Court record and general duties of clerks and stenographers Seal opf court Style of process Clerk's office Issuance by clerk of process Duties of clerk in absence of judge Clerk to receive papers and prepare minutes Safekeeping of property General docket Judgment and entries book Execution book Certfified copies Other books and duties Separating cases Taking of record from clerk's office Unprinted papers Printed papers Stenographer Docket and other records of inferior courts Entry on docket of inferior courts Rule 137. Disqualification of judicial officers Disqualification of judges Objection that judge is disqualified Rule 138. Attorneys and admission to the bar Who may practice law Requirements for admission to the bar Lawyers who are American citizens Requirements for other applicants Additional requirements for other applicants Pre-law Filing of proof of qualifications Notice of applications Subjects for examination Form of examination Annual examination Committee of examiners Disciplinary measures Passing average Report of committee Review course for flunkers Admission and oath Certificate Attorney's roll Duties of attorneys Authority of attorney to appear Representing client on appeal Authority to bind clients Attorney's fees Retention of client's funds Charge of attorneys Removal/Suspension of attorney Suspension of attorney Further proceedings Right to be heard Destitute litigants Compensation for de oficio counsel Persons authorized to appear for government Who conducts litigation Prohibition to practice Amicus curiae Law interns Attorneys liens Rule 139. Disbarment or suspension of attorneys Motion or complaint Service or dismissal Investigation by Solicitor General Report of Solicitor General Complaint and answer Evidence produces before Solicitor General Investigation and recommendation Report and hearing Procedure in the Court of Appeals or Regional Trial Court Confidential Rule 140. Charges against judges of Regional Trial Courts Complaint Service or dismissal Answer Report Action Confidential Rule 141. Legal fees Rule 142. Costs Costs follow results of suit When action or appeal dismissed Costs when appeal frivolous False allegations No costs for irrelevant matters Attorney's fees as costs Restriction of costs Costs, how taxed Costs in municipal or city courts Costs in Regional Trial Courts Costs in Court of Appeals and in Supreme Court Costs for non-appearance of witness Costs when persons cited in probate proceedings Rule 143. Applicability of the rules Effectivity of rules in other cases Rule 144. Effectiveness Effectivity of the rules