Practice question
A sitting judge stops paying IBP dues, claiming that judicial office alone excuses payment. No law or rule expressly exempts the judge. Is the reason sufficient under Callena v. Alzate?
- Yes, all judges cease to be Bar members
- Yes, public salary automatically replaces dues
- Yes, every judge has a lifetime exemption
- No, judicial office alone does not excuse the obligation
- Yes, judges pay only if they conduct private practice
Legal references
- Callena, Jr. v. Alzate, A.M. No. RTJ-24-075, October 29, 2024, MAIN decision; CPRA Canon III, Section 26: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/oct2024/am_rtj-24-075_2024.html
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