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Jul 20, 2015 civil-law finality-of-judgment void-judgments land-registration judicial-conduct torrens-system

Overcoming Finality When Courts CAN Correct Void Judgments

When can a final judgment be recalled? This case explains the exceptions to the immutability rule.

Jan 12, 2015 legal-ethics sheriffs rules-of-court administrative-case judicial-conduct

Sheriffs Must Follow Court Rules: Impartiality and Decorum in Serving Writs

A sheriff's failure to file timely returns and reliance on a party's computation led to suspension, underscoring judicial integrity.

Sep 24, 2014 judicial-conduct code-of-judicial-conduct administrative-case attorney-in-fact impropriety judges

When a Judge Serves as Attorney-in-Fact: A Cautionary Tale on Judicial Impropriety

The Supreme Court reminds judges that serving as attorney-in-fact for non-family members violates the Code of Judicial Conduct and constitutes impropriety.

Apr 13, 2011 civil-procedure administrative-case judges summary-procedure legal-remedies code-of-judicial-conduct

When Judges Cite Non-Existent Cases: Lessons from Monticalbo v. Judge Maraya

A Supreme Court ruling on when judges face discipline for citing non-existent cases, and why administrative complaints are not substitutes for appeals.

Nov 24, 2008 administrative-law gross-immorality judiciary code-of-judicial-conduct code-of-professional-responsibility dismissal

Upholding Public Trust: Dismissal for Gross Immorality in the Judiciary

A judge's extramarital affair led to dismissal from service and suspension from law practice, reaffirming strict ethical standards for the bench.

Nov 11, 2005 administrative-law judicial-ethics judges gross-ignorance code-of-judicial-conduct supreme-court

Gross Ignorance of the Law: When Can a Judge Be Held Liable

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when judges face administrative liability for judicial errors, gross ignorance, and misconduct.

Mar 10, 2004 bail judicial-misconduct code-of-judicial-conduct criminal-procedure philippine-supreme-court

Setting Bail Judges Must Consider Offenders Finances

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on bail discretion, judicial misconduct, and the duty of judges to resist pressure when setting bail.

Jul 14, 2003 civil-procedure default-order judicial-efficiency reglementary-period administrative-case code-of-judicial-conduct

Timely Justice Reckoning Deadlines In Default Order Motions

Learn how the 90-day period for resolving motions is counted, based on a Supreme Court ruling on default orders.

Jun 12, 2003 legal-ethics judicial-efficiency administrative-case rule-140 code-of-judicial-conduct

Judicial Efficiency Mandate: Undue Delay in Resolving Appeals Warrants Fine

A judge's 106-day delay in transmitting appeal records constitutes gross inefficiency, warranting a P11,000 fine under Rule 140.

Apr 4, 2003 criminal-law anti-graft judicial-ethics bribery administrative-case code-of-judicial-conduct

Judicial Integrity Under Scrutiny: False Statements and the Limits of Bribery Claims in the Philippines

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on dismissing an unproven bribery complaint against a judge while penalizing false statements under judicial ethics.