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Which of the following is an exception to the general rule that procedural rules must be strictly abided by the adjudicatory bodies and parties to a case?
Which of the following is an exception to the general rule that procedural rules must be strictly abided by the adjudicatory bodies and parties to a case?
- When the parties are unable to comply with the rules due to financial constraints
- When the judge deems that the case is too complex to be decided based on the existing rules
- When the parties mutually agree to suspend the rules
- When the purpose of justice requires it and compelling reasons warrant it (correct)
What is the duty of the court with regards to the power to admit attorneys to the bar?
What is the duty of the court with regards to the power to admit attorneys to the bar?
- To regulate it by a sound and judicial discretion (correct)
- To exercise it arbitrarily and despotically
- To delegate it to the executive branch of government
- To exercise it based on personal preferences and biases
What are the reasons that would warrant the suspension of the rules according to the text?
What are the reasons that would warrant the suspension of the rules according to the text?
- The need to delay the case and the lack of any showing that the review sought is merely frivolous and dilatory
- The merits of the case and the existence of special or compelling circumstances (correct)
- The financial status of the parties involved and the complexity of the case
- The personal preferences of the judge and the length of time the case has been pending
