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Practice question: Competence and Diligence (Canon IV)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A lawyer claims Section 7 categorically forbids every extension request, even one allowed by the Rules or supported by good cause. Is that correct?
  1. Yes, the text has no qualification
  2. Yes, extensions are always criminal
  3. Yes, a client may abolish every deadline
  4. Yes, a granted extension never needs to be used
  5. No, the provision recognizes requests allowed by the Rules or for good cause and imposes duties after an extension is obtained

Legal references

  • CPRA, A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC, Canon IV Sections 1–10, issued text circularized by BIR, PDF pages27–29: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf

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