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Practice question: Sanctions

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Does the Executive Judge’s delegated authority under Rule XI include disbarment?
  1. No; disbarment is reserved to the Supreme Court.
  2. Yes, whenever the complainant requests it.
  3. Yes, if the notary is also a lawyer.
  4. Yes, after any summary hearing.
  5. Yes, if the document concerns land.

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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