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Mar 8, 2016 judicial ethics undue delay administrative case judges code of judicial conduct

Judicial Efficiency: Timely Resolution of Cases and Disciplinary Action for Undue Delay

The Supreme Court holds judges accountable for undue delay in resolving cases, imposing fines for violations of the 90-day rule.

Jan 10, 2011 judicial efficiency undue delay case resolution 90-day rule administrative liability judges

Judicial Efficiency Consequences of Undue Delay in Case Resolution

Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on judge liability for delayed case resolution, highlighting the 90-day rule and its impact on judicial integrity.

Aug 12, 2010 judicial accountability undue delay 90-day rule administrative law code of judicial conduct supreme court

Judicial Accountability: Delays in Case Resolution and the 90-Day Rule

The Supreme Court holds judges accountable for undue delay in resolving cases, reinforcing the constitutional 90-day rule for deciding motions and cases.

Jun 15, 2007 administrative law gross inefficiency judicial conduct judges summary procedure supreme court

Judges Must Decide Cases Within 90 Days: Gross Inefficiency and Repeated Delay Sanctions

The Supreme Court suspends a judge for three months after repeated delays in resolving an unlawful detainer case, stressing the 90-day rule.

Jul 11, 2006 criminal procedure judicial ethics 90-day rule court administration judge accountability rules of court

When Judges Must Dismiss Cases: The 90-Day Rule and Judicial Accountability in the Philippines

Philippine judges have a constitutional 90-day period to decide cases. This article explains the rule, its exceptions, and what happens when judges delay.

Jul 11, 2006 judicial ethics undue delay rule 140 supreme court judges court administration

Judicial Accountability: The 90-Day Rule and Why Judges Cannot Blame Court Staff

A Supreme Court ruling reminds judges that the 90-day decision period is mandatory, and blaming staff will not excuse delay.

Dec 7, 2005 judicial ethics undue delay administrative liability code of judicial conduct rule 140 supreme court

The Price of Delay: Judicial Accountability for Delayed Case Resolutions

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge fined for delayed decisions underscores the 90-day rule and judicial accountability in the Philippines.

Aug 18, 2003 judicial conduct undue delay 90-day rule administrative liability code of judicial conduct

Undue Delay in Rendering Decisions: A Judge's Administrative Liability

Learn how the Supreme Court penalizes judges for undue delay in deciding cases, and what the 90-day rule means for litigants.

Sep 24, 2002 administrative law judicial delay code of judicial conduct land registration administrative sanctions rule 140

Judge Fined for Three-Year Delay in Deciding Land Registration Case

A judge's three-year delay in deciding a land registration case draws a fine and a reminder that heavy caseloads do not excuse violating the 90-day rule.

Jul 5, 2001 bouncing checks law bp 22 insufficient funds criminal law supreme court ruling

Bouncing Checks Law: The 90-Day Rule and Proof of Knowledge Under BP 22

Presenting a check after 90 days does not bar prosecution under BP 22—knowledge of insufficient funds can still be proven by other evidence.

Nov 22, 2000 judicial delay 90-day rule administrative case judges speedy trial philippine courts

Judicial Delay: Understanding the 90-Day Rule for Case Resolution in Philippine Courts

Philippine judges must decide cases within 90 days. Learn the rule, its legal basis, and consequences of delay.

Oct 12, 2000 administrative law judicial accountability 90-day rule code of judicial conduct supreme court judges

The 90-Day Rule for Judges: Timely Justice as a Judicial Duty

Philippine courts must decide cases within 90 days. This article explains the rule, its constitutional basis, and the consequences for judges who delay.

Jul 19, 2000 administrative law judicial efficiency 90-day rule supreme court judges code of judicial conduct

Judicial Efficiency vs Negligence: The 90-Day Rule for Judges

Philippine Supreme Court fines judges for failing to decide cases within the 90-day reglementary period, underscoring judicial accountability.

Apr 29, 1999 administrative law 90-day rule judges code of judicial conduct supreme court judicial delay

Justice Delayed IS Justice Denied: The 90-Day Rule for Case Decisions in Philippine Courts

Philippine judges must decide cases within 90 days. This article explains the rule, its consequences, and a landmark administrative case.

Mar 18, 1999 90-day rule judicial efficiency administrative law speedy disposition supreme court judges

The 90-Day Rule for Judges: What It Means for Speedy Justice in the Philippines

The 90-day rule requires Philippine judges to decide cases promptly. Learn how it works, what happens on delay, and the lessons from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Oct 16, 1997 judicial immunity 90-day rule administrative liability judges philippine law

Judicial Immunity and the 90-Day Rule: When Judges Face Liability for Delay

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that judges are immune from suit for erroneous decisions, but delay in deciding cases within 90 days is administrative liability.

Jan 29, 1997 judicial delay 90-day rule administrative case judge accountability rtc supreme court

Judicial Delay: A Judge's Duty to Decide Cases Promptly in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court reprimands judge for three-year delay in deciding a case, underscoring the 90-day rule and judicial accountability.