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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.

Aug 7, 1996 judicial delay court administration 90-day period case resolution supreme court administrative matter

Addressing Judicial Delay: Penalties and Solutions for Efficient Case Resolution in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court imposes fines and directives to address judicial delay, emphasizing the 90-day decision rule and court efficiency.

Jul 26, 1996 rape criminal law credibility delayed reporting testimony supreme court

Rape Conviction Upheld: Credibility of Testimony and Delayed Reporting in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape conviction, witness credibility, and delayed reporting explained in plain language.

Mar 27, 1996 fiduciary duty administrative law government officials gross neglect judiciary public accountability

Consequences of Neglecting Fiduciary Duties: A Guide for Philippine Government Officials

Learn how a judge's four-year delay in remitting court funds led to a P20,000 fine for gross neglect of duty.

Mar 20, 1996 judicial efficiency gross inefficiency case delay code of judicial conduct supreme court philippine courts

Judicial Efficiency Consequences FOR Judges Delaying Case Resolutions IN THE Philippines

Learn the consequences for judges who delay case resolutions in the Philippines, citing the Supreme Court's ruling on gross inefficiency.

Feb 28, 1996 judicial delay administrative liability judges constitutional deadlines code of judicial conduct supreme court

Judicial Delay Consequences: Judges Must Decide Cases Within 90 Days

The Supreme Court holds judges administratively liable for failing to decide cases within the 90-day constitutional period, as shown in Lopez v. Alon.

Feb 8, 1996 incestuous rape delay in reporting fear and intimidation rape conviction philippine supreme court

Incestuous Rape: Fear Explains Delay in Reporting Sexual Abuse

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how fear and terror in incestuous rape justify a victim's delay in reporting sexual abuse to authorities.

Jan 31, 1996 implied trust prescription laches property law reconveyance civil code

Implied Trusts and Prescription: What the Esconde Case Means for Property Owners

Learn how implied trusts work in the Philippines and why delay can bar your property claim, based on the Supreme Court's Esconde ruling.

Jan 22, 1996 speedy trial judicial delay administrative case judge liability criminal procedure philippine courts

Judicial Delay Consequences for Judges and the Right to a Speedy Trial in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling on judge liability for trial delays and the constitutional right to speedy trial in the Philippines.