Practice question
A member-lawyer proposes an authorized civil appearance for the government against a private adverse party, outside session hours. Counsel objects solely under Section90(b)(1), claiming it prohibits every civil case in which any government appears on either side. Which is correct?
- The clause addresses government as the adverse party; the stated representation of government requires a different analysis
- Every government appearance is barred regardless of side
- Only a private fee can authorize it
- The clause automatically appoints the member counsel in every case
- The government’s side is never relevant
Legal references
- RA7160 Section90(b)(1)–(4), specific sanggunian-member restrictions and government-defense qualification: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
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