Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2011 Bar — Question 44

MULTIPLE CHOICE

After several years as a private practitioner, Ben got appointed as Regional Trial Court judge. Five years after his appointment, he received summons directing him to answer a disbarment complaint that pertained to a document he notarized more than 10 years ago from appointment date. He sought the dismissal of the complaint arguing that the cause of action has prescribed. Must the complaint be dismissed? (A) No, because such complaints do not prescribe. (B) Yes, because the complaint creates a chilling effect on judicial independence. (C) No, but the complaint should be verified to ensure transparency. (D) Yes, because actions on contracts prescribe in 10 years.

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