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Accountability Behind Bars: Holding Court Cashiers Liable for Fund Shortages

Court clerks and cashiers face administrative liability for delayed remittance of fiduciary funds, even after full restitution, as shown in this 2010 ruling.

Judge's Erroneous Release of Supersedeas Bond and Rental Deposits in Ejectment Case

A judge who allowed a defendant to withdraw the supersedeas bond and rental deposits pending appeal in an ejectment case was held liable for gross ignorance of the law.

Immediate Execution of RTC Ejectment Judgments: What the Supreme Court Has Held

When the RTC affirms an ejectment ruling, the order to vacate is immediately enforceable—even if the losing party appeals. Here's why.