Practice question
Counsel appears for trial unfamiliar with the facts and law and without evidence or judicial affidavits required by the rules or court. Counsel says mere physical attendance fulfills diligence. Which assessment follows Section 4?
- Attendance alone necessarily establishes diligence
- Preparation matters only for paid cases
- The lawyer must be adequately familiar with the case and ready with the required evidence; presence alone is insufficient
- The client must personally supply counsel's legal competence
- The court must accept every omission
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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