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Problems in Legal Ethics Keyed to Schwartz, 14th Ed.
Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct v. Jones
Citation:
606 N.W.2d 5 (2000)Facts
Oscar Jones, a solo practitioner with 47 years of experience, was approached in 1995 by Leon Currie, who claimed to have completed a pipeline contract with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company worth $25.3 million. Currie told Jones he needed $25,300 for “risk insurance” to receive his payment but was short $5,000. Currie promised Jones a $2 million annuity if Jones secured a lender and obtained the payment. After banks and several individuals refused to participate, Jones contacted his former client, 74-year-old Delbert Jones, describing it as an opportunity “to make some fast money.” Jones showed Delbert letters purportedly from Nigerian officials confirming the transaction, told him Currie was “good” for the money, and promised Delbert would receive $15,000 within thirty days for his $5,000 loan. Jones did not disclose that banks and others had refused to participate, that the venture was risky, or that Jones stood to gain a $2 million annuity. Delbert borrowed $5,000 from his credit union, gave it to Jones who forwarded it to Currie, and never received any repayment.
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