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6. New Code of Judicial Conduct

(Total 10%)
(a) A and B are accused of Estafa by C, the wife of Regional Trial Court Judge D. Judge D testified as a witness for the prosecution in the Estafa case. Did Judge D commit an act of impropriety? Give reasons for your answer. (5%)

(b) What qualities should an ideal judge possess under the New Code of Judicial Conduct for the Philippine Judiciary? (5%)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

VI.

a.

No. If a person knows something relevant in a certain case, he has an obligation to testify so that the truth would be ascertained. That this person is a judge who is also the spouse of the private complainant is immaterial. Performing a legal or moral obligation is not an act of impropriety.

b.

An ideal judge should possess the following qualities:

1. Independent;
2. Competent;
3. Diligent;
4. Impartial;
5. Must possess integrity.

Anonymous said...

the case is similar to
NORA C. PEREZ and ENGRACIA G. RONQUILLO, complainants, vs. JUDGE JOVEN COSTALES, RTC, Branch 45, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, respondent promulgated in the month of_____,year 200?.