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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES


First Judicial Region
First Branch
Baguio City

People of the Philippines,


Plaintiff,
-versus- CRIM. CASE NO. 138897
FOR: ESTAFA under ART. 315 par. 2(a),
Revised Penal Code

Salvador Cumoyog.
Accused.
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MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

THE UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, to this Honorable Court, most respectfully


alleges that:

1. He is the undersigned counsel for the accused in the above-captioned


case.

2. However, said accused and undersigned counsel cannot agree on some


matters relating to the issues involved in this case. In fact, Mr. Comuyog
has already intimated that he will be seeking the services of another
counsel.

3. Under the circumstances, undersigned counsel cannot continue handling


this case without prejudicing the interest of the accused and has already
had agreement with Mr. Comuyog that counsel will just withdraw his
appearance in this case, per his confirmation signature herein.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of this


Honorable Court that the undersigned counsel be granted leave of court to withdraw his
appearance as counsel for the accused and that he be relieved of the duties as such.
Other reliefs just and equitable under the premises are also prayed for.
Baguio City, Philippines.
February 21, 2019.

MANUEL I. LEGASPI JR.


Lidua, Daping & Partners Law Office
PTR No. 3991304-Baguio City-01/14/19
IBP O.R. NO. 02649-Baguio City-11/27/18
Roll of Attorneys No. 700051
MCLE Compliance No. VI – 0019110
issued 3/19/19

CONFORME:

SALVADOR COMUYOG JR.

The Clerk of Court


MTC, Branch 1
Baguio City

G r e e t i n g s:

Please submit the foregoing motion for the consideration and approval of the
Honorable Court on Friday, March 1, 2019.

MJR. LEGASPI

NOTICE AND COPY FURNISHED TO:

OFFICE OF THE CITY PROSECUTOR __________________


JUSTICE HALL, BAGUIO CITY __________________

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