SC CIRCULAR NO. 38-91, October 29, 1991
SC CIRCULAR NO. 38-91, October 29, 1991
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
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THE COURT OF APPEALS,. SANDIGANBAYAN, COURT OF TAX APPEALS,
REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS, SHARI’A 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. HAROLD M. HERNANDO FROM THE PRACTICE OF
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For the information and guidance o-f all concerned, quoted
thereunder are pertinent portions of the Resolution of the Third Division of
this Court, dated October 17, 1991, in A. C. No. 1359, entitied “Generosa
Butted and Benito Bolisay vs. Atty. Harold M. Hernando”, to wit:
“The Court therefore agrees with the Solicitor-General that
respondent Hernando is guilty of violation of the Canons of Professional Ethics
by .representing clients with conflicting interests. We believe, however, that a
heavier penalty is appropriate.ACCORDINGLY, the Court Resolved to SUSPEND Atty. Harold M.
Hernando from the practice of law for a period of five (5) months, with a
WARNING, that repetition of the same or similar offense will warrant a more
severe penalty.”October 29, 1991
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(SGD.) JOSUE N. BELLOSILLO
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Court Administrator
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