Practice question
The charge alleges unjustified absence at one hearing. The complete record establishes that the hearing was cancelled and counsel had no attendance duty that day. The complainant relies on the number of copies of the old calendar to insist misconduct is proved. Which is correct?
- The tribunal must assess the cancellation and actual duty rather than treat copies as proof of unjustified absence
- Copies of a superseded calendar automatically prove misconduct
- Cancellation is irrelevant to an absence charge
- The lawyer must prove attendance at a cancelled hearing
- The paper count fixes liability
Legal references
- CPRA, A.M.22-09-01-SC, CanonVI Sections1–3,11–12,18,28,31–32,37,42,44; primaryissuedtext visuallyread printed35–44,48,51: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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