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Sep 7, 2000 sheriff authority execution sale property levy rule 39 civil procedure

Sheriff’s Authority in Property Levy: What Francisco v. Cruz Teaches About Execution Sales

Learn how Francisco v. Cruz defines a sheriff’s limits in property levy and execution sales, and how to protect your rights.

Mar 30, 2000 administrative law public service misconduct habitual drunkenness sheriff civil service

Drunkenness and Misconduct: Upholding Ethical Standards in Public Service

A sheriff's habitual drunkenness, AWOL, and illegal firearm possession led to dismissal, reaffirming that public office is a public trust.

Mar 4, 1999 sheriffs administrative law dishonesty public service court personnel misconduct

Sheriffs' Breach of Trust, Integrity, and Accountability in Philippine Public Service

A deputy sheriff who failed to remit collected judgment funds was dismissed for grave dishonesty and serious misconduct, affirming strict standards for court personnel.

Dec 4, 1998 civil-procedure summons jurisdiction revival-of-judgment service-of-summons due-process

Valid Service of Summons in Revival of Judgment Cases: Jurisdiction Lessons from Arcenas

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when substituted service of summons is invalid in revival of judgment actions, and why courts must acquire jurisdiction over the defendant.

Jun 18, 1998 judicial accountability administrative law public office court management neglect of duty philippine supreme court

Judicial Accountability in the Philippines: Ensuring Timely Justice and Efficient Court Management

A Supreme Court ruling on a deputy sheriff's neglect of duty underscores the exacting standards of judicial accountability in the Philippines.

Jul 10, 1997 sheriff's sale rule 39 execution of judgment notice of sale third-party claim civil procedure

Sheriff’s Sales in the Philippines: Notice Rules and What Torres v. Cabling Teaches

Learn the notice and payment rules for sheriff’s sales in the Philippines, explained through the landmark case of Torres v. Cabling.

Jun 19, 1997 election-law disqualification local-government-code comelec retroactivity supreme-court

Retroactivity of Disqualification: When Prior Misconduct Bars Future Elections

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether Section 40(b) of the Local Government Code applies retroactively to disqualify candidates removed from office before 1992.

Feb 17, 1997 execution pending appeal rules of court civil procedure sheriff third-party claim judicial ethics

Execution Pending Appeal: When Philippine Courts Can Enforce Judgments Immediately

Philippine courts can order execution pending appeal only with good reasons stated in a special order. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court administrative case.

Feb 13, 1997 speedy disposition ombudsman due process mandamus administrative law constitutional rights

Justice Delayed: The Right to Speedy Disposition of Cases in the Philippines

The Supreme Court rules that a six-year delay by the Ombudsman violates the constitutional right to speedy disposition of cases, citing Angchangco.

Feb 11, 1997 sheriff fees rules of court civil procedure administrative law execution of judgment

Sheriff’s Fees in the Philippines: Rules, Limits, and the Abellera Case

Learn the legal limits on sheriff’s fees in the Philippines, the Abellera ruling on excessive charges, and practical safeguards for litigants.

Aug 13, 1996 sheriffs writ of execution civil procedure administrative case rule 39

Sheriffs’ Duty to Promptly Execute Writs and Consequences of Delay

Philippine Supreme Court holds deputy sheriff liable for delay in executing writs and filing returns, imposing two-month suspension.

Apr 30, 1996 sheriff misconduct abuse of authority legal ethics administrative case writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff Misconduct: Abuse of Authority and Legal Ethics in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses sheriff for grave abuse of authority and extortion in enforcing writ of attachment, reaffirming strict ethical standards for court officers.