An attorney represented a client in an action against the client's former partner to recover damages for breach of contract. During the representation, the client presented the attorney with incontrovertible proof that the former partner had committed perjury in a prior action which was resolved in the partner's favor. Would it be proper for the attorney to fail to disclose the perjury to the tribunal?

An attorney represented a client in an action against the client's former partner to recover damages for breach of contract. During the representation, the client presented the attorney with incontrovertible proof that the former partner had committed perjury in a prior action which was resolved in the partner's favor. Would it be proper for the attorney to fail to disclose the perjury to the tribunal?

• A. Yes, because the disclosure would be detrimental to the client's best interest.
• B. No, because perjury must always be disclosed to the tribunal.
• C. Yes, because the attorney may withhold information to protect client interests.
• D. No, because confidentiality prohibits disclosure.

Answer: (A)