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Francisco vs. Real

VDA. ELEANOR V. FRANCISCO, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. LEONARDO M. REAL, RESPONDENT,

A.C. No. 12689 (Formerly CBD Case No. 14-4459) | 2020-09-01

EN BANC
 
DECISION
 
PER CURIAM:
 
This is an administrative complaint[1] against respondent Atty. Leonardo M. Real for violation of Canon 1, Rule 1.01 and Canon 7, Rule 7.03 of the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR) for non-payment of just debts and issuing worthless checks.
 
The Case

Complainant Eleanor V. Francisco (complainant) is the owner of a property located in Carigma St. corner Burgos St., Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City. In February 2012, complainant and respondent entered into a contract of lease over one of the rooms at the second floor of the property as lessor and lessee, respectively. The term of the...