Case Digest (A.M. No. P-99-1337)
Facts:
- The case is Teresa T. Gonzales La'o & Co., Inc. v. Hatab (A.M. No. P-99-1337), decided by the Supreme Court of the Philippines on January 25, 2006.
- Complainant Teresa T. Gonzales La'o & Co., Inc. filed a complaint against Sheriff Jadi T. Hatab for failing to execute a court decision in Civil Case No. 97-1067.
- The Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued a writ of execution on September 1, 1997, which Hatab did not enforce.
- An administrative complaint was filed against Hatab due to his inaction.
- Hatab claimed he was awaiting a motion for reconsideration and that the case had been re-raffled to another sala.
- The RTC found Hatab administratively liable for grave misconduct on April 5, 2000, resulting in his dismissal from service.
- His dismissal included forfeiture of retirement benefits and leave credits, along with a prohibition against future government employment.
- Following his dismissal, Hatab experienced significant hardships and sought judicial clemency, supported by letters from family and colleagues.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court granted judicial clemency to Sheriff Jadi T. Hatab.
- The Court lifted the prohibition against his re-employment in government service, allowing him to seek positions in government offices and government-owned or controlled corporati...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Court's decision was influenced by several mitigating factors, including Hatab's seventeen years of dedicated service and the fact that this was his first administrative charge.
- The Court acknowledged changes in legal procedures from the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, which may have contr...continue reading
Case Digest (A.M. No. P-99-1337)
Facts:
The case of Teresa T. Gonzales La'o & Co., Inc. v. Hatab (A.M. No. P-99-1337) was adjudicated by the Supreme Court of the Philippines on January 25, 2006. The complainant, Teresa T. Gonzales La'o & Co., Inc., lodged a formal complaint against Sheriff Jadi T. Hatab for his failure to execute a court decision in Civil Case No. 97-1067. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) had issued a writ of execution on September 1, 1997, which Hatab did not enforce. Following his inaction, the complainant filed an administrative complaint against him. In his defense, Hatab claimed that he was awaiting a motion for reconsideration concerning the case, which had also been re-raffled to another sala. The RTC subsequently found him administratively liable for grave misconduct and issued a resolution on April 5, 2000, resulting in his dismissal from service. This dismissal included the forfeiture of all his retirement benefits and leave credits, along with a prohibition against reinstatement in any government position. Following his dismissal, Hatab and his family experienced considerable hardship, prompting him to seek judicial clemency. His petition was supported by letters from family members and colleagues, attesting to hi...