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Judicial Discretion in Issuing Arrest Warrants: Balancing Rights and Efficiency in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that judges have sound discretion in issuing arrest warrants, not a ministerial duty, in Sesbreño v. Judge Aglugub.
Writ of Possession Is Ministerial Duty Despite Pending Mortgage Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why courts must issue writs of possession in foreclosure sales even when the mortgage validity is being challenged.
DUE Process AND Foreclosure Upholding Ministerial Duty IN Writ OF Possession
Grave Misconduct and Dishonesty in the Judiciary: When a Sheriff Alters a Writ
The Supreme Court holds a sheriff liable for grave misconduct and dishonesty for altering a writ of execution, underscoring the ministerial duty of court officers.
Sheriff's Ministerial Duty in Property Levy: When Execution Is Not Misconduct
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies a sheriff's ministerial duty in executing writs, ruling that levying property to satisfy money judgments is not misconduct.
Writ of Possession Is a Ministerial Duty of Courts in Foreclosure Cases
In Chailease Finance v. Spouses Ma, the Supreme Court ruled that issuing a writ of possession after foreclosure is a ministerial duty, not a discretionary act.
Sheriff Dereliction of Duty: When Delayed Execution Violates Judicial Mandate
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' ministerial duty to execute writs promptly, with lessons on process server obligations.
Writ of Possession in Foreclosure: Ministerial Duty vs. Legal Obstacles
Explaining when a writ of possession is a ministerial duty in extrajudicial foreclosure and when legal challenges can block it.
Clerks of Court Limits on Ministerial Duty and the Scope of Executory Writs
A clerk of court's duty to issue writs is ministerial, not judicial. Learn the limits from a 2002 Supreme Court ruling.
Clerks of Court Cannot Expand Execution Orders: Limits on Ministerial Duty
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a clerk of court exceeds ministerial duty by issuing an amended writ that varies a judgment.
When Final Judgments Go Unenforced: Sheriffs' Duty to Execute Writs
A Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' ministerial duty to execute final judgments, and the consequences of delay.
Expediting Election Protests: The Ministerial Duty to Examine Ballots in Philippine Law
When election fraud is alleged, courts must immediately open ballot boxes and recount votes. Learn the rule from Miguel v. COMELEC.
Mandamus and Judicial Duty: Enforcing Court Orders in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on interlocutory orders, summary judgment, and the ministerial duty of courts to execute final judgments.
Sheriffs Must Execute Court Decisions Without Delay: A Lesson from A.M. No. P-99-1297
A sheriff's ministerial duty to enforce final court judgments explained through a 1999 Supreme Court administrative case on dereliction of duty.
Sheriffs Duty to Enforce Court Decisions Without Unnecessary Delay
A sheriff's ministerial duty to execute final judgments is explained through an administrative case on dereliction of duty.
Ministerial Duty vs Discretion: When a Clerk of Court Must Act and the Consequences of Refusal
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a sheriff's duty to execute a deed of sale is purely ministerial, and the penalties for refusal.
Ejectment Case Victory: Why Judges Must Enforce Demolition Orders
Philippine Supreme Court rules judges have a ministerial duty to issue demolition orders in ejectment cases, even if ownership is questioned.