Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law
On March 1, 1989, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Circular No. 14-89 regarding the suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law. The Court reviewed a complaint against Tiongco, which was ultimately dismissed for lack of merit; however, Tiongco was reprimanded and suspended for three months due to his use of offensive language towards a judge. The ruling emphasized the importance of maintaining politeness, dignity, and respect within the legal profession. Tiongco was warned that any future misconduct could result in more severe penalties. The resolution will be added to his personal records.
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- What is Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law about?
- On March 1, 1989, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Circular No. 14-89 regarding the suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law. The Court reviewed a complaint against Tiongco, which was ultimately dismissed for lack of merit; however, Tiongco was reprimanded and suspended for three months due to his use of offensive language towards a judge. The ruling emphasized the importance of maintaining politeness, dignity, and respect within the legal profession. Tiongco was warned that any future misconduct could result in more severe penalties. The resolution will be added to his personal records.
- What type of law is Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 14-89?
- Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 14-89) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law enacted?
- Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 14-89) was enacted on Mar 1, 1989.
- What is the citation for Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law?
- Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 14-89, Mar 1, 1989 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 14-89
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 1, 1989
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 14-89
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, All Judges of the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, Shari'a Courts and Integrated Bar of the Philippines |
| SUBJECT | : | Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the Practice of Law |
Quoted hereunder, for the information and guidance of all concerned is a substantial portion of the Court En Banc resolution in Adm. Matter No. MTJ-88-241 (Jose B. Tiongco, petitioner, vs. Judge Gaudioso T. Zerrudo, respondent), dated January 19, 1989, to wit: aisa dc
"After a careful review of the complaint, as well as the annexes thereto, we find that the administrative charges against the respondent have not been sufficiently established.
A disturbing aspect of the complaint however that does not escape our attention is the unbridled use by the complainant of utterly uncouth, demeaning, intemperate, and offensive language against the respondent judge. We simply can not countenance the use of this kind of language, coming as it is from a member of the Bar and directed against a man of the Bench. Time and again, we have said that lawyers must always treat with politeness, dignity, and courtesy their colleagues in the legal profession, their clients, both past and present, and above-all, accord the utmost respect to the Court and the member of the judiciary. Unfortunately, the complainant has trampled with this cardinal rule of the profession and hence must be punished.
ACCORDINGLY, the complaint is DISMISSED for lack of merit and the complainant, Atty. Jose B. Tiongco, is hereby REPRIMANDED and SUSPENDED from the practice of the law for a period of three (3) months for acts unbecoming of a lawyer and an officer of the Court, with a WARNING that a commission of the same or similar acts in the future will be more severely penalized by the Court. Let a copy of this Resolution be attached to the Personal Records of the complainant lawyer in the Bar Confidant's Office." casia
March 1, 1989.
(SGD.) MARCELO B. FERNAN Chief Justice
Cite This Law
Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 14-89, Mar 1, 1989 (Philippines)
Suspension of Atty. Jose B. Tiongco from the practice of law, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 14-89 (Phil. 1989)
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