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Zaballero vs Montalvan

DOUGLAS G. ZABALLERO, complainant, vs. ATTY. MARIO J. MONTALVAN, respondent.

A.C. No. 4370 | 2004-05-25

D E C I S I O N




TINGA, J.:

Because of the credence which all civilized nations attach to the attestation and authentication of notaries to facilitate commercial intercourse,[1] faithful observance and utmost respect for its legal solemnities [are] sacrosanct and, failing therein, one must bear commensurate consequences.[2]

On January 17, 1995, the Bar Confidant received a verified Complaint from Douglas G. Zaballero praying for the disbarment of Atty. Mario J. Montalvan, Notary Public for the City of Oroquieta, for alleged negligence and incompetence in notarizing documents.[3]

Complainant alleges that respondent notarized three (3)...