Case Digest (G.R. No. L-17688)
Facts:
Prudential Bank filed an administrative case resulting in a Decision dated 12 November 1987 where the Supreme Court found respondent Benjamin M. Grecia “unfit to continue in the pursuit of his profession,” and ordered his disbarment. Grecia sought reconsideration on 14 December 1987, but the Court denied the plea in a Resolution dated 12 January 1988 for lack of merit, ruling that the issues had already been duly considered and passed upon. On 10 February 1988, Grecia filed a “Petition for Redress and Exoneration and for Voluntary Inhibition,” praying that the decision of 12 November 1987 and the denial of the motion for reconsideration be set aside and that the administrative complaint be dismissed; the Court denied this on 15 March 1988 for being essentially a second motion for reconsideration filed without leave of court, and noting that the first motion had already been denied with finality on 12 January 1988. Grecia then filed requests for an extension of time to file anoth...Case Digest (G.R. No. L-17688)
Facts:
Benjamin M. Grecia was disbarred by the Court in a Decision dated 12 November 1987 for having proven himself unfit to continue in the pursuit of his profession. His subsequent attempts at reconsideration and petitions for exoneration and reinstatement were repeatedly denied with finality, including resolutions dated 12 January 1988, 15 March 1988, 15 June 1989, 19 October 1989, 21 December 1989, and 21 December 1989, among others.After the denial of his last motions, Mrs. Maria Luisa B. Grecia wrote to the Court in May 1990 seeking forgiveness and reinstatement, and the Quezon City Chapter of the Integrated Bar later submitted a resolution recommending reinstatement. Grecia, through counsel, likewise pleaded again in November 1990, and the record included testimonials from prominent members of the Bar attesting to his rehabilitation and moral character.
Issues:
- Whether Benjamin M. Grecia should be readmitted to the practice of law after his disbarment.
- Whether the evidence and submissions offered, including testimonials and his pledge to comply with professional ethics, sufficiently showed successful rehabilitation to protect public interest.
Ruling:
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Ratio:
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Doctrine:
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