LEGAL ETHICS REVIEW SAMPLE EXAMINATION
Based on 2016 (Murcia) and 2017 (Escovilla) Examinations
Judge Maria Eloisa Maglana
Legal Ethics Review 2017
Examination
I.
TWO ESSENTIAL LEGAL ETHICS
STANDARDS ENSHRINED IN THE
LAWYER’S OATH
(a) The duty to uphold the Constitution as well as
obey all the legal orders of the duly-constituted
authorities.
Being individuals tasked with defending and
implementing the law, a lawyer is expected at all
times to abide by the law. He should not
manipulate or maneuver himself around in order
to gain undue advantage for himself or his client.
He is also expected to afford all authorities the
respect they deserve, and all legal orders
emanating from such offices.
(b) The duty to delay no man for money or malice.
A lawyer understandably makes his living by
catering to a client’s legal concerns. However, he
must be conscientious in his practice. He cannot
make his profession a money-making industry by
taking advantage of his client’s lack of knowledge
of the law. Thus, he must dispense with cases in
a most efficient manner, and must charge fairly
for his services.
II.
CARDINAL VALUES OF JUDICIAL ETHICS
(a) Independence
(b) Impartiality
(c) Integrity
(d) Propriety
(e) Equity
(f) Competence and Diligence
A judge is independent if he or she is able to
perform the functions of his or her office without
regard for the external influences and criticisms
surrounding a case. He or she renders decisions
based on evidence before him or her in court, and
not based on popular sentiment or opinion.
A judge exercises impartiality when he or she
does not pander to one side of the case either
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because the counsel is his or her friend or
because he or she is sympathetic with the cause.
Despite any of the emotions, he or she manages
to be objective about how he or she runs trials
and renders decisions.
A judge has integrity if he or she refuses to be
bribed or frightened by a mere display of power.
That he or she does things with her conscience
dictating her is of utmost importance.
A judge demonstrates equality when he or she
does not discriminate against the people who
come to his or her court. Whether a client or a
witness is from a different gender, race, religion,
or from the marginalized sector of the society, the
judge must treat each person with equal respect.
Propriety in a judge is shown by his or her acts in
and out of court. A judge must always act in such
a manner that he or she is beyond reproach
inside and outside of court. He or she must dress
well and be cautious of his or her friendships
outside of court so he or she may not be accused
of being improper.
Finally, a judge is both competent and diligent if
he or she continuously keeps himself or herself
aware of the latest amendments to the law and
jurisprudence, and dispenses with cases in an
efficient manner in order not to delay the
proceedings. Thus, he or she always puts in effort
to meet the periods required by law to render a
decision, in order not to frustrate justice.
III.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Semper fidelis means “always faithful to the law”.
Canon 1 of the Code of Professional
Responsibility – A lawyer shall uphold the
Constitution, obey the laws of the land and
promote respect for law and legal processes.
Rule 1.02, Canon 1 of the Code of Professional
Responsibility – A lawyer shall not counsel or
abet activities aimed at defiance of the law or at
lessening confidence in the legal system.
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IV.
Yes, an administrative case may be filed against
Atty. Defour.
In the case of FREEMAN VS. REYES, the
Supreme Court held that the act of appropriating
the insurance proceeds of her client’s deceased
husband constitutes gross dishonesty that would
warrant the disbarment of the respondent-lawyer.
Canon 16 of the Code of Professional
Responsibility mandates that a lawyer shall hold
in trust all moneys and properties of his client that
may come into his possession. Thus, when a
lawyer receives money from the client for a
particular purpose, the lawyer is bound to render
an accounting to the client showing that the
money was spent for a particular purpose, and if
he does not use the money for the intended
purpose, the lawyer must immediately return the
money to his client.
By misrepresenting to Mrs. Dub that she needed
to go abroad in order to obtain the visas, only to
fail at obtaining them without reasonable
explanation, is a violation of such duty.
Furthermore, the forging of the signature to
collect the insurance proceeds is an even greater
violation, as it amounts to a crime under our
jurisdiction.
Atty. Defour was only able to facilitate the
commission of the crime by taking advantage of
the trust and confidence reposed upon her by her
client. Hence for violating her duty to be loyal to
her client’s interest, the complaint for disbarment
should prosper.
V.
Yes, Atty. Sun is liable for breach of the values
embodied in the Code of Professional
Responsibility.
In the case of ESPINOSA, ET AL. VS. OMAÑA,
the Supreme Court held that Atty. Omaña
violated Rule 1.01, Canon 1 of the Code of
Professional Responsibility which provides that a
lawyer shall not engage in unlawful, dishonest,
immoral or deceitful conduct.
Atty. Omaña knew that the “Kasunduan ng
Paghihiwalay” has no legal effect and is against
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public policy. A notary public should not facilitate
the disintegration of a marriage and the family by
encouraging the separation of the spouses and
extrajudicial dissolving the conjugal partnership.
In this case, as a lawyer, Atty. Sun is enjoined by
the Code of Professional Responsibility to have
competent knowledge of the law and to faithfully
execute them. Thus, Atty. Sun is expected to
know that a mere stipulation in a contract cannot
dissolve a marriage as it is a union impressed
with public interest.
Gross ignorance of the law is one of the grounds
for disciplinary action against lawyers. For having
acted in ignorance of the law, Atty. Sun should be
held administratively liable.
VI.
Yes, Judge Nosere is liable for misconduct in
failing to disqualify herself from the case.
Under Rule 137, Section 1, on the disqualification
of judges-No judge or judicial officer shall sit in
any case in which he, or his wife or child, is
pecuniarily interested as heir, legatee, creditor or
otherwise, or in which he is related to either party
within the sixth degree of consanguinity or affinity,
or to counsel within the fourth degree, computed
according to the rules of the civil law, or in which
he has been executor, administrator, guardian,
trustee or counsel, or in which he has been
presided in any inferior court when his ruling or
decision is the subject of review, without the
written consent of all parties in interest, signed by
them and entered upon the record.
A judge may, in the exercise of his sound
discretion, disqualify himself from sitting in a
case, for just or valid reasons other than those
mentioned above.
In this case, a son-in-law falls within the above
description. Hence, the proper course of action
should have been for her to disqualify herself
from the case on her own initiative.
Mere silence of the parties should not operate as
acquiescence on their part. The rule is strict that
if they so desire to waive the prohibition, it must
be in writing. Hence, Judge Nosere should have
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disqualified herself on her own. For failing to do
so, she is liable for misconduct.
VII
Yes, Judge Torcos committed an infraction under
the New Code of Judicial Conduct.
Canon 5 of the Code of Judicial Conduct - A judge
should regulate judicial activities to minimize the
risk of conflict with judicial duties.
Rule 5.04, Canon 5 of the Code of Judicial
Conduct - A judge or any immediate member of
the family shall not accept a gift, bequest, favour
or loan from anyone except as may be allowed by
law.
In this case, Judge Torcas is the pairing judge of
a court which handles the case of the son of the
friend who gave her the gift. While she is not yet
handling the case, there is a possibility that she
might. By accepting the gift, she casts doubt on
her ability to be impartial, in violation of the Code.
VIII
Yes, the judge must avoid the surety business
while in office.
Canon 5 of the Code of Judicial Conduct - A judge
should regulate judicial activities to minimize the
risk of conflict with judicial duties.
Rule 5.02, Canon 5 of the Code of Judicial
Conduct - A judge shall refrain from financial and
business dealings that tend to reflect adversely
on the court’s impartiality, interfere with the
proper performance of judicial activities, or
increase involvement with lawyers or persons
likely to come before the court. A judge should so
manage investments and other financial interests
as to minimize the number of cases giving
grounds for disqualification.
In this case, among the judge’s ventures is a
surety company actively engaged in posting
bonds in court cases. This venture has an
increased chance of coming in conflict with his
profession, especially since bonds are almost a
necessity in court. If people realize he owns the
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surety company, they may be influenced to trust
more in the company, or he may use his influence
as judge to invite people to avail of the services
of his company. He should thus terminate his
management of such company in order to avoid
any legal issues.
Legal Ethics Review 2016
Examination
I.
(Same as No 2 of 2017 Exam)
II.
(Same as No. 1 of 2017 Exam)
III.
No, the lawyer negotiating upon the subject of
controversy to the party is unethical.
According to Canon 9 of the Canons of
Professional Ethics, a lawyer should not in any
way communicate upon the subject of
controversy with a party represented by counsel,
much less should he undertake to negotiate or
compromise the matter with him, but should deal
only with his counsel. It is incumbent upon the
lawyer most particularly to avoid everything that
may tend to mislead a party not represented by
counsel, and he should not undertake to advise
him as to the law.
EXCEPTIONS (Not Found)
IV.
Yes, the lawyer shall be subjected to disciplinary
proceedings.
According to Rule 7, Section 5, Par 2 of the Rules
of Court on the Certification against forum
shopping, the submission of a false certification
or non-compliance with any of the undertakings
therein shall constitute indirect contempt of court,
without prejudice to the corresponding
administrative and criminal actions. If the acts of
the party or his counsel clearly constitute willful
and deliberate forum shopping, the same shall be
ground for summary dismissal with prejudice and
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shall constitute direct contempt, as well as a
cause for administrative sanctions.
In this case, the lawyer knowingly violated the
rules on CNFS. As such, he must be subjected to
disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the
Rules of Court.
V.
(Same as No. 6 of 2017 Exam)
VI.
Yes, the judge violated the New Code of Judicial
Conduct.
According to the New Code of Judicial Conduct,
Canon 3-Impropreity, Section 2. Judges shall
ensure that his or her conduct, both in and out of
court, maintains and enhances the confidence of
the public, the legal profession and litigants in the
impartiality of the judge and of the judiciary.
In this case, the birthday trip given by one whose
son has a case to be decided before the sala
where the judge was assigned as pairing judge
violates the rule on impropriety as the same may
affect the outcome of the pending case.
VII.
(Same as No. 5 of 2017 Exam)
VIII.
Yes, the lawyer should be disciplined.
CANON 18 - A lawyer shall serve his client with
competence and diligence.
Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not neglect a legal
matter entrusted to him, and his negligence in
connection therewith shall render him liable.
In this case, the lawyer committed gross
negligence in protecting the interest of his client.
The fact that he failed to assure that the title of
the property transacted to his client constitutes
gross negligence which prejudiced his client.
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ADDENDUM:
LAWYER’S OATH
I, _________, do solemnly swear that I will maintain
allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, I will
support the Constitution and obey the laws as well as
the legal orders of the duly constituted authorities
therein; I will do no falsehood, nor consent to the doing
of any in court; I will not wittingly or willingly promote or
sue any groundless, false or unlawful suit, or give aid
nor consent to the same; I will delay no man for money
or malice, and will conduct myself as a lawyer
according to the best of my knowledge and discretion,
with all good fidelity as well to the courts as to my
clients; and I impose upon myself these voluntary
obligations without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion. So help me God.
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
CHAPTER I. THE LAWYER AND SOCIETY
CANON 1 - A lawyer shall uphold the constitution, obey
the laws of the land and promote respect for law of and
legal processes.
CANON 2 - A lawyer shall make his legal services
available in an efficient and convenient manner
compatible with the independence, integrity and
effectiveness of the profession.
CANON 3 - A lawyer in making known his legal
services shall use only true, honest, fair, dignified and
objective information or statement of facts.
CANON 4 - A lawyer shall participate in the
development of the legal system by initiating or
supporting efforts in law reform and in the improvement
of the administration of justice.
CANON 5 - A lawyer shall keep abreast of legal
developments, participate in continuing legal education
programs, support efforts to achieve high standards in
law schools as well as in the practical training of law
students and assist in disseminating the law and
jurisprudence.
CANON 6 - These canons shall apply to lawyers in
government services in the discharge of their tasks.
CHAPTER II. THE LAWYER AND THE LEGAL
PROFESSION
CANON 7 - A lawyer shall at all times uphold the
integrity and dignity of the legal profession and support
the activities of the integrated bar.
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CANON 8 - A lawyer shall conduct himself with
courtesy, fairness and candor towards his professional
colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics against
opposing counsel.
CANON 9 - A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly,
assist in the unauthorized practice of law.
CHAPTER III. THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS
CANON 10 - A lawyer owes candor, fairness and good
faith to the court.
CANON 11 - A lawyer shall observe and maintain the
respect due to the courts and to judicial officers and
should insist on similar conduct by others.
CANON 12 - A lawyer shall exert every effort and
consider it his duty to assist in the speedy and efficient
administration of justice.
CANON 13 - A lawyer shall rely upon the merits of his
cause and refrain from any impropriety which tends to
influence, or gives the appearance of influencing the
court.
CHAPTER IV. THE LAWYER AND THE CLIENT
CANON 14 - A lawyer shall not refuse his services to
the needy.
CANON 15 - A lawyer shall observe candor, fairness
and loyalty in all his dealings and transactions with his
clients.
CANON 16 - a lawyer shall hold in trust all moneys and
properties of his client that may come into his
profession.
CANON 17 - A lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his
client and he shall be mindful of the trust and
confidence reposed in him.
CANON 18 - A lawyer shall serve his client with
competence and diligence.
CANON 19 - A lawyer shall represent his client with
zeal within the bounds of the law.
CANON 20 - A lawyer shall charge only fair and
reasonable fees.
CANON 21 - A lawyer shall preserve the confidence
and secrets of his client even after the attorney-client
relation is terminated.
CANON 22 - A lawyer shall withdraw his services only
for good cause and upon notice appropriate in the
circumstances.
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CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
PREAMBLE
An honorable competent and independent judiciary
exists to administer justice and thus promote the unity
of the country, the stability of government, and the
well-being of the people.
CANON 1-A judge should uphold the integrity and
independence of the judiciary.
CANON 2-A judge should avoid impropriety and the
appearance of impropriety in all activities.
CANON 3-A judge should perform official duties
honestly, and with impartiality and diligence.
CANON 5-A judge should regulate extra-judicial
activities to minimize the risk of conflict with judicial
duties, advocational, civic and charitable activities.
NEW CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT FOR THE
PHILIPPINE JUDICIARY
A.M. No. 03-05-01-SC
CANON 1-Independence. Judicial independence is a
pre-requisite to the rule of law and a fundamental
guarantee of a fair trial. A judge shall therefore uphold
and exemplify judicial independence in both its
individual and institutional aspects.
CANON 2-Integrity. Integrity is essential not only to the
proper discharge of the judicial office but also to the
personal demeanor of judges.
CANON 3-Impartiality. Impartiality is essential to the
proper discharge of the judicial office. It applies not
only to the decision itself but also to the process by
which the decision is made.
CANON 4-Propriety. Propriety and the appearance of
propriety are essential to the performance of all the
activities of a judge.
CANON 5-Equality. Ensuring equality of treatment to
all before the courts is essential to the due performance
of the judicial office.
CANON 6-Competence and Diligence. Competence
and diligence are prerequisites to the due performance
of judicial office.
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RULE 137
Disqualification of Judicial Officers
Section 1.Disqualification of judges. — No judge or
judicial officer shall sit in any case in which he, or his
wife or child, is pecuniarily interested as heir, legatee,
creditor or otherwise, or in which he is related to either
party within the sixth degree of consanguinity or
affinity, or to counsel within the fourth degree,
computed according to the rules of the civil law, or in
which he has been executor, administrator, guardian,
trustee or counsel, or in which he has been presided in
any inferior court when his ruling or decision is the
subject of review, without the written consent of all
parties in interest, signed by them and entered upon
the record.
A judge may, in the exercise of his sound discretion,
disqualify himself from sitting in a case, for just or valid
reasons other than those mentioned above.
Section 2.Objection that judge disqualified, how made
and effect. — If it be claimed that an official is
disqualified from sitting as above provided, the party
objecting to his competency may, in writing, file with the
official his objection, stating the grounds therefor, and
the official shall thereupon proceed with the trial, or
withdraw therefrom, in accordance with his
determination of the question of his disqualification. His
decision shall be forthwith made in writing and filed with
the other papers in the case, but no appeal or stay shall
be allowed from, or by reason of, his decision in favor
of his own competency, until after final judgment in the
case.
RULE 138
Attorneys and Admission to Bar
(See Rules of Court)
RULE 138-A
Law Student Practice Rule
Section 1. Conditions for student practice. — A law
student who has successfully completed his 3rd year
of the regular four-year prescribed law curriculum and
is enrolled in a recognized law school's clinical legal
education program approved by the Supreme Court,
may appear without compensation in any civil, criminal
or administrative case before any trial court, tribunal,
board or officer, to represent indigent clients accepted
by the legal clinic of the law school.
Section 2. Appearance. — The appearance of the law
student authorized by this rule, shall be under the direct
supervision and control of a member of the Integrated
Bar of the Philippines duly accredited by the law
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school. Any and all pleadings, motions, briefs,
memoranda or other papers to be filed, must be signed
by the supervising attorney for and in behalf of the legal
clinic.
Section 3. Privileged communications. — The Rules
safeguarding privileged communications between
attorney and client shall apply to similar
communications made to or received by the law
student, acting for the legal clinic.
Section 4. Standards of conduct and supervision. —
The law student shall comply with the standards of
professional conduct governing members of the Bar.
Failure of an attorney to provide adequate supervision
of student practice may be a ground for disciplinary
action. (Circular No. 19, dated December 19, 1986).
RULE 139
Disbarment or Suspension of Attorneys
Section 1. Motion or complaint. — Proceedings for the
removal or suspension of attorneys may be taken by
the Supreme Court on its own motion or upon the
complaint under oath of another in writing. The
complaint shall set out distinctly, clearly, and concisely
the facts complained of, supported by affidavits, if any,
of persons having personal knowledge of the facts
therein alleged and shall be accompanied with copies
of such documents as may substantiate said facts.
Section 2. Service or dismissal. — If the complaint
appears to merit action, a copy thereof shall be served
upon the respondent, requiring him to answer the same
within ten (10) days from the date of service. If the
complaint does not merit action, or if the answer shows
to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court that the
complaint is not meritorious, the same shall be
dismissed.
Section 3. Investigation by Solicitor General. — Upon
the issues raised by the complaint and answer, or upon
failure of the respondent to answer, the case shall be
referred to the Solicitor General for investigation to
determine if there is sufficient ground to proceed with
the prosecution of the respondent. In the investigation
conducted by the Solicitor General, the respondent
shall be given full opportunity to defend himself, to
produce witnesses in his own behalf, and to be heard
by himself and counsel. However, if upon reasonable
notice, the respondent fails to appear, the investigation
shall proceed ex parte.
Section 4. Report of the Solicitor General. — Based
upon the evidence adduced at the hearing, if the
Solicitor General finds no sufficient ground to proceed
against the respondent, he shall submit a report to the
Supreme Court containing his findings of fact and
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conclusion, whereupon the respondent shall be
exonerated unless the court orders differently.
Section 5. Complaint of the Solicitor General. Answer
of respondent. — If the Solicitor General finds sufficient
ground to proceed against the respondent, he shall file
the corresponding complaint, accompanied with all the
evidence introduced in his investigation, with the
Supreme Court, and the respondent shall be served by
the clerk of the Supreme Court with a copy of the
complaint with direction to answer the same within
fifteen (15) days.
Section 6. Evidence produced before Solicitor General
available. — The evidence produced before the
Solicitor General in his investigation may be
considered by the Supreme Court in the final decision
of the case, if the respondent had an opportunity to
object and cross-examine. If in the respondent's
answer no statement is made as to any intention of
introducing additional evidence, the case shall be set
down for hearing, upon the filing of such answer or
upon the expiration of the time to file the same.
Section 7. Commissioner to investigate and
recommend. Rules of evidence. — Upon receipt of the
respondent's answer, wherein a statement is made as
to his desire to introduce additional evidence, the case
shall be referred to a commissioner who, in the
discretion of the court, may be the clerk of the Supreme
Court, a judge of first instance, or an attorney-at-law for
investigation, report, and recommendation. The
Solicitor General or his representative shall appear
before the commissioner to conduct the prosecution.
The respondent shall be given full opportunity to
defend himself, to produce additional evidence in his
own behalf, and to be heard by himself and counsel.
However, if upon reasonable notice the respondent
fails to appear, the investigation shall proceed ex parte.
The rules of evidence shall be applicable to
proceedings of this nature.
Section 8. Report of commissioner and hearing. —
Upon receipt of the report of the commissioner, copies
of which shall be furnished the Solicitor General and
the respondent, the case shall be set down for hearing
before the court, following which the case shall be
considered submitted to the court for its final
determination.
Section 9. Procedure in Court of Appeals or Courts of
First Instance. — As far as may be applicable, the
procedure above outlined shall likewise govern the
filing and investigation of complaints against attorneys
in the Court of Appeals or in Courts of First Instance.
In case of suspension of the respondent, the judge of
the court of first instance or Justice of the Court of
Appeals shall forthwith transmit to the Supreme Court
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a certified copy of the order of suspension and a full
statement of the facts upon which same is based.
Section 10. Confidential. — Proceedings against
attorneys shall be private and confidential, except that
the final order of the court shall be made public as in
other cases coming before the court.
RULE 139-A
Integrated Bar of the Philippines
(See Rules of Court)
RULE 139-B
Disbarment and Discipline of Attorneys
Section 1. How Instituted. — Proceedings for the
disbarment, suspension, or discipline of attorneys may
be taken by the Supreme Court motu propio, or by the
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) upon the verified
complaint of any person. The complaint shall state
clearly and concisely the facts complained of and shall
be supported by affidavits of persons having personal
knowledge of the facts therein alleged and/or by such
documents as may substantiate said facts.
The IBP Board of Governors may, motu propio or upon
referral by the Supreme Court or by a Chapter Board
of Officers, or at the instance of any person, initiate and
prosecute proper charges against erring attorneys
including those in the government service.
Six (6) copies of the verified complaint shall be filed
with the Secretary of the IBP or the Secretary of any of
its chapter who shall forthwith transmit the same to the
IBP Board of Governors for assignment to an
investigator.
(See Rules of Court for Section 2-20).
RULE 140
Charges Against Judges of First Instance
Section 1. Complaint - All Charges against judges of
first instance shall be in writing and shall set out
distinctly, clearly, and concisely the facts complained
of as constituting the alleged serious misconduct or
inefficiency of the respondent, and shall be sworn to
and supported by affidavits of persons who have
personal knowledge of the facts therein alleged, and
shall be accompanied with copies of documents which
may substantiate said facts.
Section 2. Service or dismissal. - If the charges appear
to merit action, a copy thereof shall be served upon the
respondent, requiring him to answer within ten (10)
days from the date service. If the charges do not merit
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action, or if the answer shows to the satisfaction of the

court that the charges are not meritorious, the same
shall be dismissed.

Section 3. Answer; hearing. - Upon the filing of

respondents answer or upon the expiration of the time
for its filing, the court shall assign one of its members,
a Justice of the Court of Appeals or a judge of first
instance to conduct the hearing of the charges. The
Justice or judge so assigned shall set a day for the
hearing, and notice thereof shall be served on both
parties. At such hearing the parties may present oral or
written evidence.

Section 4. Report - After the hearing, the Justice or

judge shall file with the Supreme Court a report of his
findings of fact and conclusions of law, accompanied
by the evidence presented by the parties and the other
papers in the case.

Section 5. Action - After the filing of the report, the court

will take such action as the facts and the law may
warrant.

Section 6. Confidential. - Proceedings against judges

of first instance shall be private and confidential.

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