Practice question
A minor attends barangay conciliation with a parent who is a practicing lawyer and a nonlawyer sibling who is next-of-kin. Both offer to act as the statutory assistant. On those facts, which statement correctly identifies Section 415's exception?
- Either may assist solely because both are relatives
- Only the lawyer-parent qualifies because professional expertise is required
- Neither could qualify because minority eliminates the exception
- The nonlawyer sibling may qualify as next-of-kin; the lawyer-parent does not qualify under the stated nonlawyer exception
- A retainer automatically qualifies the parent
Legal references
- R.A. No. 7160, Section 415, Appearance of Parties in Person: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
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