Judge Penalized for Arrogant and Uncouth Behavior

SOURCE: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/25751/opinion-judges-must-also-be-respectful In the case of Juan dela Cruz vs. Carretas (A.M. No. RTJ-07-2043), the Supreme Court , through Justice Renato Corona, castigated and penalized a judge for his arrogant treatment of lawyers and litigants. The ruling is enlightening, thus: SEC. 1. Judges shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of their activities […]