Manuel Moran

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Manuel Moran (October 27, 1893 - August 23, 1961) was the Chief Justice of the Philippines from July 9, 1945 until March 20, 1951. After leaving office, he became the first Philippine Ambassador to Spain and the Holy See. Hoping to be appointed again to the Supreme Court, he was extended an ad interim appointment my outgoing president Elpidio Quirino in 1953, but Moran balked out, for he felt that the next president(Magsaysay) would fill such vacancy. His reninstatement never materialized.

[edit] Career

He graduated from his Bachelor of Laws degree at Escuela de Manila, 1913, and was admitted to the Bar in 1913.

He started out as an auxiliary judge of Iloilo and Pampanga before being promoted as a full judge, and later, an Associate justice of the Court of Appeals. He was appointed as Supreme Court Associate Justice in 1938.

[edit] Accomplishments

He was considered the Father of Philippine Remedial Law, evidenced by his six-volume Commentaries on the Rules of Court.

[edit] References

• Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila

Preceded by Jose Yulo

Chief Justice of the Philippines July 9, 1945–March 20, 1951

Succeeded by Ricardo Paras