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Dr. Julio E. Quiz vs. Judge B. Castano

DR. JULIO E. QUIZ, complainant, vs. JUDGE AMADO B. CASTANO, respondent.

A.M. Nos. 2367-CAR & 2373-CAR | 1981-09-03

D E C I S I O N


TEEHANKEE, J.:

Respondent Judge Amado B. Castaño of the Court of Agrarian Relations, Branch V, Cagayan de Oro, was administratively charged in two administrative cases (Adm. Case No. 2367-CAR and Adm. Case No. 2373-CAR) by complainant Dr. Julio E. Quiz for dishonesty and serious misconduct in office.

The cases were referred to Associate Justice Jose A. K. Melo of the Court of Appeals for investigation, who submitted the following report and recommendation on June 23, 1981:

"The two administrative matters involved herein are identical. Administrative Matter No. 2367-CAR is with reference to the action on April 2, 1980 of then...