Practice question
A served lawyer sends the sworn statement only to the local IBP chapter and never files it before the Supreme Court through the OBC. Has local service replaced the prescribed filing?
- Yes; any chapter mailing is Supreme Court filing.
- Yes; the OBC has no role.
- Yes; the client may waive filing.
- No.
- Yes; only newspaper publication is required.
Legal references
- CPRA, AM 22-09-01-SC, Canon VI Sections 41 and 43-51, specific section identified in each explanation: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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