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2019 Arizona Bar Assn Sample Ethics Question
The following ethical dilemma appeared on a recent Arizona Bar Association approved bar exam.
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As the result of a consultation with a client an attorney advised the client that the fee will be $100.
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The client reaches in his pocket and hands the attorney what he believes is a crisp $100 bill.
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Shortly after the client leaves the office, the attorney realizes that there was really two (2) $100 bills that were stuck together.
The ethical question is as follows:
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Does the attorney have to tell his partner about the extra $100 bill?
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