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Dec 7, 2010 custodia legis garnishment writ of attachment rules of court administrative law supreme court ruling

Custodia Legis and Garnishment: The BSP v. Judge Lanzanas Ruling

Funds in custodia legis cannot be garnished without court approval. The Supreme Court's ruling in BSP v. Judge Lanzanas explains why.

Nov 10, 2004 notarial powers clerks of court administrative law notary public gross misconduct

Clerks of Court as Notaries: Limits on Ex Officio Notarial Powers

Clerks of court are ex officio notaries, but their notarial powers extend only to official duties—not private documents.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.