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Nov 8, 2017 administrative law judges raffle of cases neglect of duty judicial ethics a.m. no. 03-8-02-sc

Prompt Case Raffle Is a Judge's Duty: Lessons from a Simple Neglect Case

The Supreme Court reminds judges that delaying case raffles violates A.M. No. 03-8-02-SC and constitutes simple neglect of duty.

Sep 13, 2005 forum shopping civil procedure court of appeals certiorari litigation

Forum Shopping Dismissal of Multiple Petitions in the Philippines Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court defines forum shopping and why filing multiple petitions in the Court of Appeals can lead to summary dismissal.

Oct 11, 2001 administrative law case raffle clerk of court executive judge public trust judiciary

Court Raffle Irregularities: When Clerks and Judges Face Administrative Liability

Supreme Court clarifies liability for irregular case raffles: executive judges must personally conduct them, clerks must follow procedure.

Oct 3, 2000 judicial delay code of judicial conduct summary procedure administrative complaint oca

Justice Delayed IS Justice DenIED: Judicial Delay and Your Rights in the Philippines

When judges fail to decide cases on time, the public suffers. Learn the rules on judicial delay and your remedies.