The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 5 of 55 - 1582-1583 - Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Show by Various
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220. [Advocates must use care and diligence in behalf of their clients,
and conduct their cases honorably. Penalty: suspension, in the judgment of the court.] 221. _Item:_ We ordain and command that the advocate or advocates shall, in cases of first instance and on appeal, pay the parties double the damage resulting from their malice, fault, negligence, or want of skill; and that justice be done promptly in this matter. 222. [Advocates must agree as to their fees before examining the documents of the parties.] 223. [Advocates who have pleaded on one side of a case may not plead later on the other side of the same case.] 224. _Item:_ We command that the said advocates shall be obliged, at the beginning of the suit, to obtain from the party a complete report in writing of everything pertaining to his right--so that, when it shall be necessary to call for an account, if they have not, through the client's fault, done for him what they should, they may be able to prove the same, in order to take advantage thereof. This report they shall take, signed by the party in interest, or, if he cannot read, the person to whom the party shall entrust the duty. 225. [Advocates must not betray secrets, or advise both parties, and must swear to obey the laws--on pain of fines, and of being removed from the office of advocate.] 226. [Advocates are to take precedence in order of the seniority of their admission. Penalty: suspension for one year.] |
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