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Jan 4, 2022 legal-ethics court-funds administrative-liability financial-management client-service public-trust

Lawyer Accountability: Why Financial Management and Client Service Matter in Court

A Supreme Court ruling on misappropriated court funds shows why lawyers and court personnel must uphold strict financial management and client service standards.

Aug 13, 1996 sheriffs writ of execution civil procedure administrative case rule 39

Sheriffs’ Duty to Promptly Execute Writs and Consequences of Delay

Philippine Supreme Court holds deputy sheriff liable for delay in executing writs and filing returns, imposing two-month suspension.