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Feb 27, 2023 administrative law speedy disposition ombudsman due process government employees civil service

Dismissal Delayed Is Justice Denied: The Right to Speedy Disposition in Philippine Administrative Cases

The Supreme Court rules that inordinate delay by the Ombudsman in resolving administrative cases violates the constitutional right to speedy disposition of cases.

Jan 9, 2017 ejectment unlawful detainer judicial discipline rules on summary procedure speedy disposition

Undue Delay in Ejectment Cases: When a Judge Must Decide Within 30 Days

A judge's failure to decide an ejectment case within 30 days is undue delay. Learn the rules and penalties.

Jul 27, 2016 civil-law judicial-efficiency procedural-lapses administrative-case supreme-court philippine-courts

Striking a Balance: Upholding Justice Despite Procedural Lapses in Land Dispute Cases

The Supreme Court reminds judges that procedural delays undermine justice. Learn the rules on timely resolution and what this means for litigants.

Jul 22, 2014 special power of attorney pre-trial rules of civil procedure default civil procedure

Pre-Trial Representation: When a Special Power of Attorney Is Required

Learn why the Supreme Court requires a Special Power of Attorney for pre-trial representation, and how lacking one can lead to default.

Apr 17, 2013 administrative law neglect of duty court personnel civil service disciplinary action

Court Personnel Neglect of Duty: When Delayed Case Records Trigger Administrative Liability

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on simple neglect of duty by court personnel who delayed transmitting appeal records, with penalties explained.

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 17, 2001 judicial ethics administrative law gross inefficiency prompt resolution supreme court judges

Judges Must Decide Cases Within 90 Days: Lessons from Montes v. Bugtas

The Supreme Court reminds judges that failing to decide cases within the constitutional 90-day period is gross inefficiency, even with heavy workloads.

Jul 5, 2000 election law election protest comelec ballot revision omnibus election code

Expediting Election Protests: The Ministerial Duty to Examine Ballots in Philippine Law

When election fraud is alleged, courts must immediately open ballot boxes and recount votes. Learn the rule from Miguel v. COMELEC.

Oct 22, 1999 habeas corpus territorial jurisdiction judicial accountability administrative case philippine courts rules of court

Habeas Corpus Territorial Limits and Judicial Accountability in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on habeas corpus territorial jurisdiction limits and judicial accountability for judges who exceed them.

Dec 6, 1996 election law judicial ethics administrative cases omnibus election code barangay elections

When Courts Must Decide Election Protests: The 15-Day Mandatory Period

A judge's one-year delay in resolving a barangay election protest led to a fine for gross inefficiency. Learn the mandatory 15-day rule.