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JurisprudenceA.M. No. RTJ-14-2385

A.M. No. RTJ-14-2385 [Formerly A.M. No. 14-4-115-RTC] - OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, VS. JUDGE ROMEO B. CASALAN, [FORMERLY A.M. NO. 14-4-115-RTC (REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL AUDIT CONDUCTED IN THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT [RTC], BRANCHES 13 AND 65, CULASI AND BUGASONG, ANTIQUE)].DECISION - Supreme Cou

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WHEREFORE , the Court finds Judge Romeo B. Casalan of the Regional Trial Court of Culasi, Antique, Branch 13, GUILTY of the less serious charges of undue delay in rendering decision or order and of violation of Supreme Court rules and directives , under Section 9, Rule 140 of the Rules of Court. Pursuant to Section 11 of the same Rule, he is ORDERED to pay a FINE in the amount equivalent to Three (3) months' salary at the time of his retirement for undue delay in the disposition of cases and for…

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WHEREFORE , the Court finds Judge Romeo B. Casalan of the Regional Trial Court of Culasi, Antique, Branch 13, GUILTY of the less serious charges of undue delay in rendering decision or order and of violation of Supreme Court rules and directives , under Section 9, Rule 140 of the Rules of Court. Pursuant to Section 11 of the same Rule, he is ORDERED to pay a FINE in the amount equivalent to Three (3) months' salary at the time of his retirement for undue delay in the disposition of cases and for insubordination, to be deducted from his retirement/gratuity benefits. SO ORDERED.