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Judicial Delay in Ejectment Cases: When Slow Justice Becomes a Sanctionable Offense
The Supreme Court fined a judge P10,000 for delaying an ejectment ruling beyond the mandatory 30-day period under the Rules on Summary Procedure.
Unlawful Detainer and Barangay Conciliation: Why Judges Must Follow Summary Procedure
A judge's referral of an unlawful detainer case to barangay conciliation violated the Rules on Summary Procedure, resulting in a fine for gross ignorance of the law.
When Barangay Conciliation Delays Summary Procedure: A Lesson from Diaz v. Gestopa
A judge's referral of an unlawful detainer case to barangay conciliation violated the Rules on Summary Procedure, resulting in administrative liability.
Gross Ignorance of the Law: Judge Fined for Procedural Lapses in Summary Procedure Case
A judge's failure to apply the Revised Rules on Summary Procedure leads to a fine for gross ignorance of the law. Learn the key lessons from this administrative case.
Prompt Disposition Mandate: Disciplining Judges for Case Delays
The Supreme Court disciplines a judge for undue delay in deciding an ejectment case, underscoring the mandatory nature of the 30-day period under the Revised Rules on Summary Procedure.
The Price of Delay: Judge Fined for Violating Summary Procedure Rules
A judge's two-year delay in deciding an unlawful detainer case violated the 30-day rule under the Revised Rules on Summary Procedure, resulting in a fine.
Judge Fined for Delay: The Duty to Decide Cases Promptly Under Summary Procedure
A judge's four-month delay in deciding a forcible entry case violated the Rules on Summary Procedure and the constitutional right to speedy disposition.
Deadlines Matter: Understanding the 30-Day Rule for Court Decisions in Philippine Summary Procedure
A judge's 30-day deadline under the Revised Rules on Summary Procedure is mandatory—delays draw fines, as this administrative case shows.
When Judges Delay Forcible Entry Cases: Gallego v. Judge Doronila
A Supreme Court ruling holds a judge liable for gross inefficiency after seven months of delay in a forcible entry case governed by the Rules on Summary Procedure.
Challenging Ejectment Delays: Certiorari When Summary Procedure Fails
Learn when certiorari can challenge indefinite suspension of ejectment cases under the Rules on Summary Procedure, per Go v. Court of Appeals.
Illegal Arrest Warrants and Due Process Under the Revised Rules on Summary Procedure
A judge's premature arrest warrant violated summary procedure rules, resulting in a fine and a reminder of due process.