Practice question
A verified complaint proves notarial violations. The complainant asks the Executive Judge to remove the respondent from the Roll of Attorneys, reasoning that “appropriate administrative sanctions” is unlimited. How should that request be assessed?
- Notarial supervisory authority does not confer disbarment power on the Executive Judge.
- The requested disbarment follows automatically from any violation.
- The Executive Judge may disbar if the respondent consents.
- A land-related document transfers disbarment power to the Executive Judge.
- A verified pleading expands the judge’s delegated jurisdiction.
Legal references
- 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, Rule XI Section 1, quoted and applied in Guerrero v Gonzaga, AC10317, MAIN opinion: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/70149
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