Quiz on Canons 18 to 22. Prepared by: CLAUDIO, NEBAB, RUIZ. 1.

It is defined as the knowledge acquired by an attorney during the time that hes acting within the scope of his authority is imputed to the client. a. Doctrine of computed knowledge b. Doctrine of calculated language 2. Quantum meruit is translated as: a. Nobody deserves merit c. All reasonable fees b. As much as he deserves d. Go home c. Doctor of impotent knowledge d. Doctrine of imputed knowledge

3. It is a concept of attorneys fees that represent an indemnity for damages ordered by the court to be paid by the losing party in a litigation based on what the law provides. a. Habitual concept of attorneys fees c. Impossible concept of attorneys fees b. Ordinary concept of attorneys fees d. Impossible concept of attorneys fees

4. How many kinds of retainer agreements are there? a. 2 c. 6 5. Champertous contracts are always considered: a. Void due to public policy c. Void because against public order b. Void due to impossibility d. Void due to iniquity b. 4 d. 69

6. This doctrine refers to the prohibition from dropping smaller clients in order to pick up more lucrative clients. a. Every drop counts doctrine c. Potato salad doctrine b. Hot potato doctrine d. Quantum meruit

7. When he acted as a _________, a lawyer is not entitled to receive compensation. a. Counsel de oficio c. Amicus curiae b. Counsel de parte d. Both A and C

8. Canon 20 states that a lawyer shall charge only fair and ____________ fees. a. Equitable c. Reasonable b. Lawyer d. Responsible

9. He is one who is subsequently engaged to assist a lawyer already handling a particular case for a client. a. Amicus curiae c. Collaborating counsel b. Collaborating lawyer d. Labor lawyer

10. Rule 19.03 states: A lawyer shall not allow his client to _________ the ________ in handling the case. a. bore; lawyer b. dictate; procedure c. order; dismissal 11. d. enforce; process

(1) Champertous contracts are payable in cash. (2) Champertous contracts are valid.

a. (1) and (2) are TRUE c. Only (1) is TRUE

b. (1) and (2) are FALSE d. Only (2) is TRUE

12. The instances when a lawyer may withdraw even without the consent of counsel are: (1) When the Mental or physical condition of the lawyer renders it difficult for him to carry out
the employment effectively;

(2) When the client deliberately pays the fees for the services or complies with the retainer agreement;

a. (1) and (2) are TRUE c. Only (1) is TRUE

b. (1) and (2) are FALSE d. Only (2) is TRUE

13. Quantum meruit is resorted to when:

(1) The counsel, for no justifiable cause, was not able to finish the case to its conclusion; (2) The client dismissed his counsel after the termination of the case. a. (1) and (2) are TRUE c. Only (1) is TRUE b. (1) and (2) are FALSE d. Only (2) is TRUE

14. The instances when a lawyer cannot recover full compensation based on contract are: (1) When the counsels services are invaluable because of his negligence; (2) When contract is contrary to law, morals or public policy. a. (1) and (2) are TRUE c. Only (1) is TRUE b. (1) and (2) are FALSE d. Only (2) is TRUE

15. The sanctions for lawyers who willfully appeared for a case wherein he is not authorized to appear are: (1) He may be cited for contempt as an officer of the court who has misbehaved in his official
transactions; and

(2) He may be disciplined for professional misconduct.

a. (1) and (2) are TRUE c. Only (1) is TRUE

b. (1) and (2) are FALSE d. Only (2) is TRUE

16. Contingent contracts are: a. Valid c. Voidable b. Void d. Unenforceable

17. It is the right of an attorney to retain the funds, documents and papers of his client which have lawfully come into his possession and may retain the same until his lawful fees and disbursements have been paid, and may apply such funds to the satisfaction thereof. a. Retaining Lien c. Retainer Lien b. Charging Lien d. Charger Lien

18. All of the following are factors to be considered when determining the amount which the lawyer is entitled to under the doctrine of quantum meruit, except: a. Time spent of the lawyer b. Legal standing of the lawyer

c. Novelty and difficulty of questions

d. Skill demanded

19. Canon 21 states that A lawyer shall preserve the confidences and secrets of his client even after the attorney-client relation is _________. a. Dismissed c. Intimate b. Renewed d. Terminated

20. It is defined as the fee is an absolute fee arrangement which entitles a lawyer to get paid for his efforts regardless of the outcome of the litigation. a. Retainer fee c. Acceptance fee b. Braces fee d. Tuition fee

ANSWER KEY

1. D 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. B

11. B 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. C