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2013-09-02 |
BERSAMIN, J. |
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| The 90-day period within which a sitting trial Judge should decide a case or resolve a pending matter is mandatory. The period is reckoned from the date of the filing of the last pleading. If the Judge cannot decide or resolve within the period, she can be allowed additional time to do so, provided she files a written request for the extension of her time to decide the case or resolve the pending matter.[12] Only a valid reason may excuse a delay. | |||||
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2013-03-12 |
PER CURIAM |
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| The honor and integrity of the judicial system is measured not only by the fairness and correctness of decisions rendered, but also by the efficiency with which disputes are resolved.[28] The delay in deciding a case within the reglementary period constitutes a violation of Section 5, Canon 6 of the New Code of Judicial Conduct which mandates judges to perform all judicial duties, including the delivery of reserved decisions, efficiently, fairly and with promptness.[29] Judge Tormis is thus liable for gross inefficiency for his failure to decide cases within the reglementary period. | |||||