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Robert P.D. Baugh

JurisdictionJamaica
BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)
Professionattorney
Case number120 of 1996
DateJanuary 23, 1999
OutcomeFined

Allegation / charges

Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered January 23, 1999. View PDF FORMAL ORDER OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL MADE ON COMPLAINT NO. 120 OF 1996 IN THE MATTER OF MISS VERLIE PRINCE vs ROBERT P. …

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SanctionFine
FineJMD 250,000
Dishonesty foundNo

In Complaint No. 120 of 1996, Verlie Prince complained against attorney Robert P. B. Baugh under section 12(1)(a) of the Legal Profession Act. After hearings during 1998, the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council found Baugh (who had been disbarred on 5 December 1998) guilty of professional misconduct and imposed a fine of $250,000.00, of which $175,000.00 was payable to the complainant for damages and $75,000.00 to the General Legal Council, plus costs to the complainant to be taxed or agreed. No express finding of dishonesty was recorded.

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Duties engaged

Other decisions involving this respondent

  • 110 of 1997 1998-12-05 · GLC · Jamaica · Struck off

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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/robert-p-d-baugh-complaint-no-120-of-1996/