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Jun 1, 2011 administrative law judicial ethics gross inefficiency supreme court judges court management

Upholding Court Efficiency: Judge Fined for Delays and Inefficiency in Bareng v. Daguna

A judge was fined P15,000 for gross inefficiency and undue delay in rendering orders and transmitting records. Learn the lessons from this administrative case.

Apr 27, 2007 administrative case dishonesty grave misconduct court personnel judiciary funds restitution

Judicial Integrity: Misappropriation of Court Funds Leads to Dismissal and Restitution

Supreme Court dismisses two court clerks for misappropriating over P4 million in judiciary funds, ordering joint restitution and forfeiture of benefits.

Oct 18, 2000 sheriffs execution excessive levy misconduct remedial law civil procedure

Sheriffs Duty in Judgment Execution: Avoiding Excessive Levy and Misconduct

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' duty to avoid excessive levy in judgment execution and the consequences of misconduct.

Jun 18, 1998 judicial accountability administrative law public office court management neglect of duty philippine supreme court

Judicial Accountability in the Philippines: Ensuring Timely Justice and Efficient Court Management

A Supreme Court ruling on a deputy sheriff's neglect of duty underscores the exacting standards of judicial accountability in the Philippines.

Dec 6, 1996 election protest judicial efficiency gross inefficiency omnibus election code administrative case judges

Why Delayed Election Protests Violate Judicial Duty: Lessons from A.M. No. MTJ-95-1033

A judge's 19-month delay in resolving a barangay election protest was ruled gross inefficiency. Learn the mandatory deadlines and standards.