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2014-07-23 |
BRION, J. |
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| Time and again this Court has pointed out that high standards are expected of sheriffs who play an important role in the administration of justice.[28] In serving court writs and processes, sheriffs should see to it that the execution of judgments is not unduly delayed.[29] Once a writ is placed in his hand, it becomes the sheriff's duty to proceed with reasonable speed to enforce the writ to the letter, ensuring at all times that the implementation of the judgment is not unjustifiably deferred, unless the execution of which is restrained by the court.[30] As emphasized in Astorga and Repol Law Offices v. Roxas,[31] sheriffs should be mindful that litigations do not end merely with the promulgation of judgments. Execution of judgments, being the final stage in the litigation process, should be carried out speedily. | |||||