G.R. No. 35698 – 57 Phil. 223 – Legal Ethics – Use of Improper Language
This is just one of the several cases between Idonah and Eugene. Idonah and Eugene are husband and wife. Idonah sued Eugene for support. The case eventually reached the Supreme Court where the counsel for Eugene in his Brief used heated and acrimonious tone in remarking about the actions of the trial judge who handled the case subject of appeal. (Said remarks were not specified in the SCRA).
ISSUE: Whether or not such remarks are proper.
HELD: No. The use of excessive language weakens rather than strengthens the persuasive force of legal reasoning. The same is not conducive to the orderly and proper administration of justice. The Supreme Court stated that lawyers should desist from such practices, and to treat their opposing attorneys, and the judges who have decided their cases in the lower court adversely to their contentions with that courtesy all have a right to expect.
