SC CIRCULAR NO. 47-99, August 17, 1999
SC CIRCULAR NO. 47-99, August 17, 1999
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THE COURT OF APPEALS, SANDIGANBAYAN COURT OF TAX APPEALS,
REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS, SIIARTA DISTRICT COURTS, METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS IN CITIES, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS, MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURTS, SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURTS, AND THE INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES |
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SUSPENSION OF ATTY. AUGUSTO GATMAYTAN FROM THE PRACTICE OF
LAW FOR SIX (6) MONTHS |
In the Decision of the Third Division of the Supreme Court, G.
R. No. 123332 (Augusto Gatmaytan vs. Court of Appeals and Metropolitan Bank and
Trust Company) dated February 3, 1997, Atty. Augusto Gatmaytan was suspended
from the practice of law for a period of six (6) months, effective from finality
of that judgment. The implementation of the suspension was however delayed in
view of the numerous motions filed by petitioner.
Finally, in its resolution dated August 16, 1999, the Third
Division resolved:
“WHEREFORE, IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING and considering that this
case has already been considered closed and terminated in the Resolution of
August 11, 1997, petitioner’s suspension from the practice of law for a period
of six (6) months shall commence to run from date of payment of the
fine”
It appears from the records that Atty. Gatmaytan paid the fine
only on August 10, 1999.
For the information and guidance of all concerned.
August 17., 1999.
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(SGD.) ALFREDO L. BENEPAYO
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Court Administrator
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