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Bacarro, Carmen E. vs. Ruben M. Pinatacan

CARMEN E. BACARRO, complainant, vs. RUBEN M. PINATACAN, respondent.

A.C. No. 559-SBC | 1984-01-31

D E C I S I O N


GUERRERO, J.:

This is an administrative case filed on September 2, 1975 by Carmen E. Bacarro charging Ruben M. Pinatacan, a 1975 successful Bar candidate, with moral turpitude and depravity, and lack of proper character required of a member of the Bar.

In her Affidavit, complainant Bacarro averred that she and respondent fell in love and became engaged while they were studying at the Liceo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City; that when she became pregnant as a result of their relationship, respondent abandoned her and never fulfilled his promise to marry her; that on December 4, 1971, she gave birth to a baby girl; that...