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§ 455(b)

Hart, In re

Ruling
Fact that bankruptcy judge's former law partner represented a creditor in unrelated matterswas not grounds for refusal. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Disqualification of Justice, Judge, or Magistrate; Circumstances; Involvement

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 23, 2021 , LexisNexis #0721-069

Calixtro, In re

Ruling
Motion for reconsideration was denied where court did not have a financial interest in theparties and was not required to disqualify itself. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Disqualification of justice, judge, or magistrate judge.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 02, 2020 , LexisNexis #0221-096

Wisdom v. Gugino (In re Wisdom)

Ruling
Bankruptcy judge not required to recuse self because trustee was the judge's former law clerk.
Issue(s)
Was bankruptcy judge required to recuse self from hearing case in which the trustee was the judge's former law clerk?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 23, 2014 , LexisNexis #0614-101

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