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Manalang v. Angeles
A.C. No. 1558, March 10, 2003
Ponente: J. Quisumbing
I. Terms
Canon 17 A LAWYER OWES FIDELITY TO THE
CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT AND HE SHALL BE
MINDFUL OF THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
REPOSED IN HIM.
Rule 16.03 - A lawyer shall deliver the funds and
property of his client when due or upon demand.
However, he shall have a lien over the funds and
may apply so much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy his lawful fees and disbursements, giving
notice promptly thereafter to his client. He shall
also have a lien to the same extent on all
judgments and executions he has secured for his
client as provided for in the Rules of Court.
II. Reliefs Sought
Administrative complaint for grave misconduct as a lawyer
III. Facts
Manalang and Cirilo (petitioners) filed a case
against their employer, Philippine Racing Club
Restaurant, for their overtime and separation pay
before the NLRC and Francisco Angeles
(respondent) was their counsel.
They obtained a favorable judgment and their
employer was asked to pay Php 6,500. However,
Atty. Angeles compromised and was only able to
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