#3 Rene Cayetano Vs Christian Monsod GR No. 100113 September 3, 1991 Facts
#3 Rene Cayetano Vs Christian Monsod GR No. 100113 September 3, 1991 Facts
#3 Rene Cayetano Vs Christian Monsod GR No. 100113 September 3, 1991 Facts
FACTS:
ISSUE:
Wether or not the respondent possesses the required qualification of having engaged in
the practice of law for at least 10 years?
RULINGS:
The practice of law is not limited to the conduct of cases in Court ( Philippine Lawyer
Association VS Agrava). Black defines practice of law as "The rendition of services
requiring the knowledge and the application of legal principles and technique to serve
the interest of another with his consent. It is not limited to appearing in court, or
advising and assisting in the conduct of litigation, but embraces the preparation of
pleadings, and other papers incident to actions and special proceedings, conveyancing,
the preparation of legal instruments of all kinds, and the giving of all legal advice to
clients. In general all advice to clients, and all action taken for them in matters
connected with the law, incorporation service assessment and condemnation service
constitutes law practices. With the stint of work record of the respondent he is qualified
and possesses required qualification of having engaged in the practice of law for 10
years. As such the petition for Certoriari and Prohibition is dismissed.