AIBE III 2012 Question 69

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Question 69 of 100 AIBE III 2012 Set Common

C has engaged an advocate, A. B is C's mother and she asks A to withdraw the suit filed by C as the litigation is causing public embarrassment to the entire family. What should A do?

A A should withdraw the suit since the family name is at stake.
B B has a fiduciary relationship with C, and A would therefore be obliged to withdraw the suit for the benefit of C's family on B's instructions.
C A has a duty to refrain from fomenting litigation, and should therefore withdraw the suit.
D A has a professional obligation to act solely on the instructions of the client, C, and should not withdraw the suit on B's instructions. Official answer
E A should withdraw the suit as B is C's mother, and is therefore A's client as well.