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2010-05-06 |
LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J. |
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| Judges are enjoined to decide cases with dispatch. Any delay, no matter how short, in the disposition of cases undermines the people's faith and confidence in the judiciary.[5] It also deprives the parties of their right to the speedy disposition of their cases.[6] | |||||
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2008-04-16 |
CORONA, J. |
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| The Constitution mandates that all cases or matters filed before all lower courts shall be decided or resolved within 90 days from the time the case is submitted for decision.[11] Judges are enjoined to dispose of the court's business promptly and expeditiously and decide cases within the period fixed by law.[12] Failure to comply within the mandated period constitutes a serious violation of the constitutional right of the parties to a speedy disposition of their cases.[13] It also undermines the people's faith and confidence in the judiciary, lowers its standards and brings it to disrepute.[14] Decision making, among other duties, is the most important duty of a member of the bench.[15] | |||||
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2005-02-17 |
CORONA, J. |
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| The Court is not oblivious to the heavy responsibilities of our judges. Very often, they must cope with heavy caseloads in addition to other tasks called for by their positions. Notwithstanding this awesome burden, however, they are not excused from performing the duties incumbent upon them. From the moment they take their oaths, they become beholden to the public and are expected to live up to the exacting standards of their exalted office.[8] | |||||