ST II-II, q. 71

Of Injustice in Judgment on the Part of Counsel

We must now consider the injustice which takes place in judgment on the part of counsel, and under this head there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether an advocate is bound to defend the suits of the poor?

(2) Whether certain persons should be prohibited from exercising the office of advocate?

(3) Whether an advocate sins by defending an unjust cause?

(4) Whether he sins if he accept a fee for defending a suit?

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  1. a. 1Whether an advocate is bound to defend the suits of the poor?
  2. a. 2Whether it is fitting that the law should debar certain persons from the office of advocate?
  3. a. 3Whether an advocate sins by defending an unjust cause?
  4. a. 4Whether it is lawful for an advocate to take a fee for pleading?

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ST II-II, q. 71 — Of Injustice in Judgment on the Part of Counsel - Ask the Summa