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Question 11
15. A charged Atty. X with violation of the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice for
notarizing a Unilateral Deed of Absolute Sale and an Affidavit of Confirmation of
Sale where the vendee was Atty. X’s paternal uncle, Y. Atty. X countered that since
his uncle was not a signatory to the said documents, he was not disqualified from
performing a notarial act under Rule IV, Section 3 of the 2004 Rules on Notarial
Practice. Is the contention of Atty. X correct? Reason(s).
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