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2014-08-13 |
PERLAS-BERNABE, J. |
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| As correctly pointed out by the CA, the authenticity of a signature is a matter that is not so highly technical as to preclude a judge from examining the signature himself and ruling upon the question of whether the signature on a document is forged or not.[37] The opinion of a handwriting expert, therefore, does not mandatorily bind the court,[38] the expert's function being to place before the court data upon which it can form its own opinion.[39] | |||||
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2009-12-16 |
BERSAMIN, J. |
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| Whether a question of law or a question of fact is involved is explained in Belgica v. Belgica:[21] | |||||
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2008-10-10 |
BRION, J. |
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| While it is our duty to investigate and determine the truth behind every matter in complaints against judges and other court personnel, it is also our duty to see to it that they are protected and exonerated from baseless administrative charges.[6] The Court will not shirk from its responsibility of imposing discipline upon erring employees and members of the bench. At the same time, however, the Court should not hesitate to shield them from unfounded suits that only serve to disrupt rather than promote the orderly administration of justice. This Court will not be the instrument to destroy the reputation of any member or staff of the Judiciary by pronouncing his or her guilt on the basis of tall tales and speculation.[7] | |||||