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Jesus Banawa vs. Gregorio B. De Jesus

JESUS BANAWA, complainant, vs. Municipal JUDGE GREGORIO B. DE JESUS of Bacolor, Pampanga, respondent.

A.M. Nos. 1381-MJ | 1982-06-29

D E C I S I O N

ABAD SANTOS, J:

This decision resolves four administrative cases against Judge Gregorio B. de Jesus of Bacolor, Pampanga, who reached the compulsory retirement age on March 12, 1982.

In Administrative Matter No. 1381-MJ, the respondent judge was accused, in a verified letter dated August 26, 1976, of Jesus Banawa as having committed the following offenses:

"1. Gross negligence of infidelity in the custody of documents:

"2. Grave abuse of power and discretion;

"3. Ignorance of the law;

"4. Obstruction of justice; and

"5. Oppression and acts unbecoming of a judge in connection with respondent's refusal to docket a...