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All ▸ Bar 2024 ▸ REMEDIAL LAW, LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS ▸ VIII. LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS WITH PRACTICAL EXERCISES ▸ B. Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC) ▸ 3. Canon III - Fidelity

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Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC): Canon III - Fidelity

Mr. Cruz is a lawyer who has been entrusted by his client, Ms. Santos, with the responsibility of handling her divorce case. Ms. Santos is going through a difficult time and confides in Mr. Cruz about her financial struggles. In the course of the case, Mr. Cruz discovers certain discrepancies in the financial documents submitted by Ms. Santos. He suspects that she may be hiding some assets.

Given the circumstances, discuss the duties and obligations of Mr. Cruz under Canon III - Fidelity of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Should Mr. Cruz report his suspicions to the court or take any other action? Explain your answer in relation to the applicable provisions of the Code.



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