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The Ombudsman vs. Ben C. Jurado

THE OMBUDSMAN, Petitioner, versus BEN C. JURADO, Respondent.

G.R. No. 154155 | 2008-08-06

D E C I S I O N

REYES, R.T., J.:

NO less than Our Constitution guarantees the right not just to a speedy trial but to the speedy disposition of cases.[1] However, it needs to be underscored that speedy disposition is a relative and flexible concept. A mere mathematical reckoning of the time involved is not sufficient. Particular regard must be taken of the facts and circumstances peculiar to each case.[2]

This is a petition for review on certiorari of the Decision[3] of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 58925. The CA reversed and set aside the decision and resolution of the Ombudsman finding respondent Bureau of Customs Division...