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2001-12-14 |
VITUG, J. |
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| The Court, in Felicidad L. Cottam vs. Atty. Estrella Laysa[1] and Jesusimo Baldomar vs. Atty. Justo Paras,[2] has given relevant guidelines in disbarment cases; thus:"Complaints against lawyers for misconduct are normally addressed to the Court. If, at the outset, the Court finds a complaint to be clearly wanting in merit, it outrightly dismisses the case. If, however, the Court deems it necessary that further inquiry should be made, such as when the matter could not be resolved by merely evaluating the pleadings submitted, a referral is made to the IBP for a formal investigation of the case during which the parties are accorded an opportunity to be heard. An ex parte investigation may only be conducted when respondent fails to appear despite reasonable notice. Hereunder are some of the pertinent provisions of Rule 139-B of the Rules of Court on this matter; viz: | |||||