Case Summary (G.R. No. 140500)
Allegations Against Respondent
Francisco Valencia charged Pamisaran with misappropriating P1,000.00, the proceeds from a money judgment collected on his behalf, which Pamisaran failed to deliver for six months. Similarly, Estrella Borlongan accused him of converting P4,600.00, given to him for the redemption of a property sold at public auction. Both complaints were thoroughly investigated by Executive Judge Leodegario L. Mogol.
Findings of Judge Mogol
In his reports, Judge Mogol identified Pamisaran’s failure to deliver funds promptly. In Case P-131, he noted that Pamisaran neglected to hand over Valencia’s P1,000.00, evident from a lack of action despite repeated demands. In Case P-154, he confirmed that Borlongan’s P4,600.00, intended for a redemption payment, was never delivered to the appropriate party. Judge Mogol highlighted a pattern of negligence in other cases handled by Pamisaran.
Evidence of Misappropriation
The records indicate that Pamisaran received Valencia's P1,000.00 in December 1969, but did not turn it over until July 1970, despite a prior assurance of payment within two months. In Case P-154, during an administrative hearing, he failed to account for the P4,600.00 even almost a year post-receipt, offering a mere excuse regarding a personal trip, reflecting a severe lack of accountability.
Public Trust and Unfitness for Office
The ruling recognized that such actions by a deputy sheriff severely undermine public trust in the judicial process. Pamisaran’s misappropriation of litigants' funds represents a significant abuse of public office, compromising the integrity of the court, and demonstrating his unsuitability to serve as a deputy sheriff. The habitual nature of his misconduct further aggravated his culpability and necessitated severe
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Case Overview
- This case involves administrative complaints against Gregorio Pamisaran, a deputy sheriff, for misappropriation and conversion of funds entrusted to him by litigants.
- Two separate complaints (Case P-131 and Case P-154) were filed against Pamisaran by Francisco Valencia and Estrella Borlongan, respectively.
- The administrative matter was decided on March 29, 1974, by the First Division of the Supreme Court.
Parties Involved
- Petitioners:
- Francisco Valencia
- Estrella Borlongan
- Respondent:
- Gregorio Pamisaran, Deputy Sheriff of the Court of First Instance of Quezon, Branch IV, Calauag, Quezon
Charges Against the Respondent
- Pamisaran was charged with:
- Conversion of P1,000.00 collected from Valencia for a money judgment.
- Conversion of P4,600.00 given by Borlongan for the redemption of a lot.
- Both complaints highlighted Pamisaran's failure to promptly remit the funds to the respective parties.
Investigative Proceedings
- The complaints were investigated by Judge Leodegario L. Mogol, who prepared reports on both cases.
- In Case P-131, the judge found substantial evidence of misappropriation despite the unclear liability regarding negligence.
- In Case P-154, t