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Question VI
VI. For services to be rendered by Atty. Hamilton as counsel for Gener in a civil case involving the recovery of the ownership and possession of a parcel of land with an area of 5,000 square meters, the two of them agreed on a success fee for Atty. Hamilton of ₱50,000.00 plus 500 square meters of the land. The trial court ultimately rendered judgment in favor of Gener, and the judgment became final and executory. After receiving ₱50,000.00, Atty. Hamilton demanded the transfer to him of the promised 500 square meters of the land.
Instead of complying, Gener brought an administrative complaint charging Atty. Hamilton with violation of the
Code of Professional Responsibility
and Art. 1491(5) of the
Civil Code
for demanding the delivery of a portion of the land subject of the litigation.
Is Atty. Hamilton liable under the
Code of Professional Responsibility
and the
Civil Code?
Explain your answer. (4%)
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