b. The Party as Lawyer to Himself (Rule 138, Section 34)
Section 34, Rule 138 provides that in the court of a justice of
the peace, a party may conduct his litigation in person, with the aid of an agent or friend appointed by him for that purpose, or with the aid of an attorney. In any other court, a party may conduct his litigation personally or by aid of an attorney, and his appearance must be either personal or by a duly authorized member of the bar.
B. Legal Ethics
1. Definition 2. The Lawyer’s Oath (Rules of Court, Form 28) 3. The Four-Fold Duties of a Lawyer (Code of Professional Responsibility)
* To: 1) Society; 2) Legal Profession; 3) Court; and 4) Client
* Aranda v. Elayda, AC No. 7907, December 15, 2010
CANON 1 - A LAWYER SHALL UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION, OBEY
THE LAWS OF THE LAND AND PROMOTE RESPECT FOR LAW OF AND LEGAL PROCESSES.
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