TY - BOOK AU - Apostol, Sergio A. F. TI - Essentials of judicial and legal ethics SN - 9711604752 U1 - 174.309599 PY - 2002/// CY - Quezon City PB - Central Lawbook Publishing KW - Legal ethics KW - Philippines KW - Judicial ethics N1 - 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 ER -