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Subject: Effect and Application of Laws
Topic: Duty to Render Judgment (Civil Code, Art. 9)

Scenario:

Judge Maria is presiding over a civil case involving a dispute between two parties, Sarah and Mark. The trial has concluded, and both parties have presented their evidence and arguments. The court has carefully considered all the evidence presented and listened to the arguments of both parties.

However, several months have passed, and Judge Maria has not rendered a judgment in the case. Sarah and Mark are growing increasingly frustrated and concerned about the delay in receiving a decision.

With reference to Article 9 of the Civil Code, which states, "No judge or court shall decline to render judgment by reason of the silence, obscurity, or insufficiency of the laws," answer the following question:

What is the duty of Judge Maria in this situation?

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