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Agha v. CitiMortgage Inc. (In re Agha)

Ruling
Adverse rulings and misconduct complaint were not grounds for recusal of bankruptcy judge.
Issue(s)
Were adverse rulings in a prior case and a complaint of judicial misconduct sufficient grounds for removal of bankruptcy judge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 17, 2013 , LexisNexis #0114-100

In re Bulmer

Ruling
Dismissal of involuntary case was not grounds for recusal of bankruptcy judge.
Issue(s)
Should bankruptcy judge be recused based on dismissal of involuntary petition.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 05, 2013 , LexisNexis #0114-138

Evans v. Echevarria & Assocs. P.A. (In re Evans)

Ruling
Disqualification of the bankruptcy judge was not warranted since the judge had properly complied with applicable disqualification procedures.
Procedural posture

A pro se bankruptcy debtor sought disqualification of the bankruptcy judge under 28 U.S.C. § 144 based on an ex parte communication. The debtor moved for reconsideration of the order denying the debtor's motion for disqualification.

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opinion summary, case decided on January 27, 2006 , LexisNexis #0406-029