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Question XXIV

2015 Bar · Legal Ethics · 1 sub-question

XXIV. An anonymous letter addressed to the Supreme Court was sent by one Malcolm X, a concerned citizen, complaining against Judge Hambog, Presiding Judge of the RTC of Mahangin City, Branch 7. Malcolm X reported that Judge Hambog is acting arrogantly in court; using abusive and inappropriate language; and embarrassing and insulting parties, witnesses, and even lawyers appearing before him. Attached to the letter were pages from transcripts of records in several cases heard before Judge Hambog, with Judge Hambog's arrogant, abusive, inappropriate, embarrassing and/or insulting remarks or comments highlighted. a. Will the Court take cognizance of the letter-complaint even coming from an anonymous source? Explain. (2%) b. Describe briefly the procedure followed when giving due course to a complaint against an RTC judge. (3%)

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