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Question XV
Atty. Alex entered into an agreement for his legal services with Johnny where it is provided that the latter will pay him Pl 00,000.00 as acceptance fee and P 100,000.00 upon submission of the case for decision. The court granted Johnny moral damages, exemplary damages and attorney's fees of Pl 00,000.00. After execution of the judgment, Atty. Alex kept the Pl 00,000.00 as his attorney's fees. Johnny sued Atty. Alex for violation of the CPR claiming that the attorney's fees awarded by the court belongs to him. Decide the case with reasons. (5%)
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