Prohibits Soliciting Cases for Gain

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Act No. 2828: Prohibits Soliciting Cases for Gain

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Title Supreme Court: Prohibits Soliciting Cases for Gain

Law: Act No. 2828

Decision Date: Mar 5, 1919

Act No. 2828 amends the Code of Civil Procedure in the Philippines to declare that soliciting cases for personal gain constitutes malpractice, allowing lawyers engaging in such practices to be removed or suspended from their position.

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Definition of Malpractice Regarding Solicitation

The Act explicitly defines as malpractice the practice of soliciting cases for the purpose of financial gain.
Solicitation includes direct personal solicitation or through agents or brokers who are compensated.
Such practice is deemed unethical and grounds for disciplinary action.

Authority and Enforcement

The Supreme Court holds exclusive power to impose disciplinary measures including removal or suspension from the Bar.
The law clarifies that solicitation constitutes sufficient cause for disciplinary proceedings due to malpractice.

Effectivity

The law took effect immediately upon approval on March 5, 1919.
It amended Section 21 of the Code of Civil Procedure, reinforcing professional conduct standards for lawyers in the Philippines.

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