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B196202
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People v. Williams
Court’s bias, based on its opinion of defendant’s veracity, disqualifies it from further hearings, but does not void its ruling in instant matter. |
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Nov. 8, 2007 | |
06-30258
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U.S. v. Holland
Judge has no duty to recuse himself in response to threatening phone messages defendant makes in attempt to manipulate court system. |
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Sep. 5, 2007 | |
G035681
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Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics Inc.
Judgment for defendants in employment discrimination case reversed where trial judge's misconduct so infected proceedings as to deprive plaintiffs of fair trial. |
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Jul. 5, 2007 | |
G035681
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Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics Inc.
Judgment for defendants in employment discrimination case reversed where trial judge's misconduct so infected proceedings as to deprive plaintiffs of fair trial. |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
G035681
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Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics Inc.
Judgment for defendants in employment discrimination case reversed where trial judge's misconduct so infected proceedings as to deprive plaintiffs of fair trial. |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
B189963
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Rossco Holdings Inc. v. Bank of America
If disqualified judge compels arbitration in which he has no input, resultant award should not be vacated solely by virtue of judge's disqualification. |
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May 14, 2007 | |
B195593
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Bravo v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Plaintiff's peremptory challenge to judge is timely where second action against county is not continuation of earlier case. |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
B189963
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Rossco Holdings Inc. v. Bank of America
If disqualified judge compels arbitration in which he has no input, resultant award should not be vacated solely by virtue of judge's disqualification. |
Judges |
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Apr. 19, 2007 | |
D046394
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People v. Freeman
Appearance of judicial bias that could undermine public's confidence in impartial judiciary raises due process concerns. |
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Mar. 20, 2007 | |
H030303
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In re Needles Cases
Party in coordinated action who successfully challenges summary judgment on appeal may later exercise peremptory challenge of judge presiding over coordinated proceedings. |
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Mar. 13, 2007 | |
B188779
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North Beverly Park Homeowners Association v. Bisno
Judge cannot be regarded as having consented to disqualification where party's statement of disqualification was filed after final judgment. |
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Mar. 7, 2007 | |
B188549
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Casden v. Superior Court (Casden)
Petitioner's second peremptory challenge was properly denied where he utilized his one available challenge upon remand. |
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Nov. 27, 2006 | |
C052769
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Jonathon M. v. Superior Court (People)
Juvenile court judge abused her discretion when she refused to follow published opinion and also wrongfully denied peremptory challenge. |
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Oct. 23, 2006 | |
03-17181
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Ignacio v. Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
When litigant indiscriminately sues all justices in Ninth Circuit, rule of necessity applies and no disqualification of justices is required. |
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Oct. 17, 2006 | |
02-35795
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Hanson v. Mahoney
Federal magistrate judges may issue certificates of appealability if authorized by consent of parties to adjudicate entire case. |
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Apr. 5, 2006 | |
H027830
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Housing Authority of the County of Monterey v. Jones
Superior court judge who ruled in contested pretrial proceeding may not participate in appellate division review of different proceeding in same case. |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
03-475
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Cheney v. U.S. District Court for D.C.
Justice's nonintimate duck-hunting trip with vice president does not require recusal according to justice himself. |
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Mar. 30, 2004 | |
B162045
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Ziesmer v. Superior Court (People)
Judge may be disqualified after being reassigned to case that had been dismissed based on invalid grand jury indictment. |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
01-36023
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Bunnell v. Barnhart
Actual bias must be shown to disqualify administrative law judge. |
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Oct. 10, 2003 | |
A098103
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People v. Ellison
Judge who revoked defendant's probation and sentenced him to prison improperly interfered with sentencing judge's power. |
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Sep. 16, 2003 | |
S103681
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Peracchi v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant who obtains reversal of conviction cannot seek to disqualify trial judge whose sole task is resentencing. |
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Aug. 11, 2003 | |
G029961
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Hernandez v. Paicius
Judge's comments regarding undocumented aliens requires retrial. |
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Jul. 28, 2003 | |
01-10873
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Nguyen v. United States
Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel did not have authority to decide appeals because of participation of non-Article III judge. |
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Jun. 18, 2003 | |
B158416
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Settlemire v. Superior Court (Settlemire)
Court improperly delegated broad authority to commissioner to decide multiple family law issues. |
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Mar. 28, 2003 | |
01-35273
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Mangini v. U.S.
Facts unknown to judge prior to trial required his disqualification and subsequent judgment must be vacated. |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
B152112
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Barnes v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant's second motion to suppress evidence must be heard by same judge that granted first motion. |
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Oct. 11, 2002 | |
02-031
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In re Bennett
Bankruptcy judge was not required to recuse himself in absence of evidence of bias. |
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Sep. 29, 2002 | |
G028961
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Heenan v. Sobati
Sitting judge cannot conduct binding contractual arbitration. |
Judges |
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Apr. 17, 2002 | |
01-835
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Sao Paulo State v. American Tobacco Co.
Judge whose name erroneously appeared on amicus brief prior to appointment to bench is not required to recuse self from similar case. |
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Apr. 8, 2002 | |
D038328
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Stephens v. Superior Court (Stephens Trust)
Late-appearing party cannot seek peremptory challenge against judge who already determined contested factual issue. |
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Apr. 4, 2002 |