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Sheriff's P70,000 Demand and 6-Month Delay: Supreme Court on Unauthorized Fees in Writ Execution
Supreme Court rules sheriff liable for receiving P70,000 directly and delaying writ execution, explaining proper fee procedures under Rule 141.
Court Stenographer Suspended for Collecting TSN Fees Directly From Litigants
SC ruling clarifies court personnel cannot collect TSN payments directly; payments must go to the Clerk of Court under Rule 141.
Sheriffs Must Follow Court-Approved Procedure for Execution Expenses
A sheriff's failure to follow Rule 141 procedure for execution expenses constitutes misconduct, even if the amounts received were reasonable.
Sheriffs' Duties and Liabilities: Proper Handling of Sheriff's Fees and Liquidation
A sheriff's guide to Section 10, Rule 141: how to handle fees, liquidation, and why shortcuts lead to administrative liability.
Sheriff Fees and Execution Expenses: What Rule 141 Requires
A sheriff's improper collection of execution expenses leads to suspension, highlighting the strict rules on sheriff fees under Rule 141.
Sheriffs Must Follow Rule 141 in Collecting Execution Expenses: Aprieto v. Lindo
A sheriff who collects execution expenses without court approval violates Rule 141 and faces suspension. Learn the rules from Aprieto v. Lindo.
Sheriffs Must Follow Rule 141 Procedure for Execution Expenses — Key Lessons from Go v. Hortaleza
A deputy sheriff was suspended for demanding execution expenses without court approval. Learn the proper Rule 141 procedure.
Clerks of Court Upholding Fiscal Responsibility and Public Trust in Handling Court Funds
A clerk of court fined for collecting transportation allowance without issuing official receipts, violating Rule 141 and Supreme Court Circular No. 26-97.
Sheriffs Must Get Court Approval for Execution Expenses: A.M. No. P-06-2184
Philippine Supreme Court rules on sheriff's duty to secure court approval for execution expenses and remit fees under Rule 141.
Court Stenographer Fees in the Philippines: What Rule 141 Allows
Learn the legal rates court stenographers may charge for transcripts under Rule 141, and why overcharging is administrative misconduct.
Sheriffs Must Follow Court-Approved Fee Process or Face Administrative Liability
A sheriff who collected excess service fees without court approval was fined for grave dereliction of duty, clarifying Rule 141 procedure.
Sheriff's Duty: Court Approval Required for Execution Expenses in the Philippines
The Supreme Court fined a sheriff for demanding P10,000 directly from a judgment creditor without court approval, clarifying the proper procedure under Rule 141.
Upholding Due Process in Execution Sales: Ensuring Fair Notice and Proportionality
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies sheriffs must follow Rule 141 procedures for execution expenses, ensuring due process and fair notice in levying properties.
Sheriff's Duty on Execution Expenses: Proper Handling of Funds and Court Orders
A sheriff's failure to follow Rule 141 procedures for execution expenses and implement demolition orders results in administrative liability.
Sheriffs Duty and Expense Advancement When a Writs Execution Hinges on Plaintiffs Action
A sheriff cannot personally collect execution expenses from a party-litigant; Rule 141 requires court-approved deposits with the clerk of court.
Sheriff Misconduct: Why Proper Handling of Sheriff's Fees Is Crucial in Philippine Courts
A sheriff who collects fees without court approval and deposit violates Rule 141. Learn the rules and consequences.