Practice question
A nonclient with relevant evidence wants to file a verified disciplinary complaint against a private practitioner. Is nonclient status alone a bar under Canon VI, Section 2?
- Yes, only existing clients may file
- No, Section 2 permits a verified complaint by any person before the Supreme Court or IBP
- Yes, only judges may complain
- Yes, unless the lawyer consents
- No, because verification is never required
Legal references
- CPRA, A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC, Canon VI, Sections 1–3, 9 and 12 (official Court text circularized by the BIR): https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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