Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2012 Bar — Question 35

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Judge Ramon obtained a two (2) year car loan from a financing company. He never paid a single amortization. After the lapse of two (2) years, the financing company filed an administrative complaint against the judge for willful failure to pay a just debt. Is the judge administratively liable. (A) No, since the loan is not connected with his judicial function. (B) Yes, because a judge should avoid impropriety or the appearance of impropriety even in his private dealings. (C) No, the financing company should have availed of the remedy of foreclosure. (D) No, because the administrative charge is only meant to force the judge to pay.

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