Ontario Barrister Practice Questions - Ontario Barrister Licensing Examination Exam

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A barrister discovers, in the middle of a civil trial, that a key document her client swore was complete had material omissions the client deliberately concealed. The client refuses to correct the record. What is the lawyer's obligation under the Rules of Professional Conduct?

Continue to advance the client's position because the duty of loyalty is paramount Not knowingly assist or permit the client to deceive the court, and if the deception cannot be corrected, withdraw if required Immediately tell the trial judge the client lied, regardless of confidentiality Quietly correct the document without telling anyone

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Not knowingly assist or permit the client to deceive the court, and if the deception cannot be corrected, withdraw if required

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