In Re Sycip
In Re Sycip
Facts:
Two separate Petitions were filed before this Court 1) by the surviving partners of Atty.
Alexander Sycip, who died on May 5, 1975, and 2) by the surviving partners of Atty.
Herminio Ozaeta, who died on February 14, 1976, praying that they be allowed to
continue using, in the names of their firms, the names of partners who had passed
away. In the Court's Resolution of September 2, 1976, both Petitions were ordered
consolidated.
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Issue/s:
Whether the names of the deceased partners should be dropped.
Held:
Yes, the names should be dropped, but they may be included in the listings of
individuals who have been partners in their firms indicating the years which they served
as such.
The reason for this is, the names are being retained to improperly exploit their
advertisement value.
NOTE: I think the ruling in this case is no longer applicable because of Rule 3.02 which
states, the deceased partners name may still be used provided it is clearly
communicated [to the clients/public]. The purpose of which is for law firms to retain
goodwill.