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[2/2] Hon. Hector B. Barillo, Acting Presiding Judge, MTC, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental Vs. Hon. Ralph Lantion, et al

[2/2] HON. HECTOR B. BARILLO, Acting Presiding Judge, MTC Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Petitioner, versus HON. RALPH LANTION, HON. MEHOL K. SADAIN and HON. FLORENTINO A. TUASON, JR., The Commissioners of the Second Division, Commission on Elections, Manila; and WALTER J. ARAGONES, Respondents

G.R. No. 159117 | 2010-03-10

In its own Memorandum Report,[75] the OCA found merit in the Complaint filed by Aragones. The OCA was of the opinion that Judge Barillo should be held administratively liable for allowing Atty. Paras to represent a party litigant before his sala, notwithstanding the absence of a Court order lifting the lawyer's suspension. Citing Mercado and Sons Agricultural Enterprises, Inc. v. De Vera,[76] the OCA pointed out that the lifting of a lawyer's suspension is not automatic upon the end of the period of suspension. An order from the Court lifting the suspension is necessary before the lawyer may properly resume the practice of law. The OCA...