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Oct 29, 2024 administrative law de facto officer operative fact doctrine judicial ethics supreme court civil procedure

Judicial Acts During Suspension: Balancing Authority and Protecting Litigant Rights

The Supreme Court validates decisions of a suspended judge under the de facto officer and operative fact doctrines, protecting good-faith litigants.

Apr 10, 2019 quo warranto dishonesty civil service de facto officer execution of judgment indigenous peoples rights act

Quo Warranto and Dishonesty: How a Final Administrative Finding Can Block Execution

The Supreme Court explains when a final finding of dishonesty can stop execution of a quo warranto judgment and the limits of the de facto officer doctrine.

Jun 27, 2008 labor-law quo warranto forum shopping civil service water districts de facto officer

Quo Warranto and Forum Shopping: Lessons from Feliciano v. Villasin

The Supreme Court clarifies quo warranto rules, de facto officers, and the consequences of forum shopping in Feliciano v. Villasin.