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Prompt Case Raffle Is a Judge's Duty: Lessons from a Simple Neglect Case
The Supreme Court reminds judges that delaying case raffles violates A.M. No. 03-8-02-SC and constitutes simple neglect of duty.
Court Clerk Dismissed for Bypassing Raffle of Judicial Notices and Taking Loans
Supreme Court dismisses court clerk for grave misconduct: bypassing the raffle of judicial notices and borrowing money from newspaper publishers.
Navigating Corporate Disputes Ensuring Proper Court Assignment FOR Shareholder Rights
The Supreme Court clarifies that intra-corporate disputes wrongly raffled to a regular RTC branch should be transferred, not dismissed.
Court Premises Are Not for Commercial Use: A Lesson in Judicial Dignity
Philippine Supreme Court rules that Halls of Justice must be used exclusively for judicial functions, not commercial activities like raffle draws.
Ensuring Impartiality Upholding Raffle Rules IN Court Case Assignments
Breach of Trust, Dishonesty, Misconduct, and Accountability in Public Service
The Supreme Court's ruling in Mangandingan v. Adiong on judicial misconduct, raffle manipulation, and accountability in public service.
Upholding Integrity Consequences FOR Defying Court Orders AND Tampering With Raffle Results
Sheriff Fined for Bypassing Raffle Rules in Publishing Court Notices
Supreme Court holds sheriff liable for distributing legal notices to newspapers without the raffle required by P.D. 1079.
Quieting Title and Due Process: Notice of Raffle and Voluntary Submission to Jurisdiction
Learn how notice of raffle and voluntary appearance affect jurisdiction in quieting title cases, based on a 2006 Supreme Court ruling.
Upholding Judicial Integrity Strict Adherence TO Raffle Procedures AND Truthfulness IN Court Orders
Sheriffs, Foreclosure, and the Duty to Follow Court Procedure
In Ta-Octa v. Eguia, the Supreme Court fined two sheriffs for skipping the mandatory raffle in an extrajudicial foreclosure, stressing strict compliance with court rules.
Judicial Accountability: Fines for Sheriffs Who Skip Raffle in Foreclosure Cases
Supreme Court fines sheriffs P1,000 each for failing to raffle an extrajudicial foreclosure petition, underscoring strict compliance with court procedure.
Court Raffle Irregularities: When Clerks and Judges Face Administrative Liability
Supreme Court clarifies liability for irregular case raffles: executive judges must personally conduct them, clerks must follow procedure.
Raffle Promotions: When Overdue Accounts Disqualify Prize Winners
Supreme Court rules on when overdue accounts can forfeit raffle prizes in Mondragon International Philippines v. Blanco.
Raffle of Cases With Injunction Prayers: Notice Rules and Exceptions
When can a case with an injunction prayer be raffled without notice to all parties? The Supreme Court explains the exceptions.