Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Can a judge in any state in the US, preside over a case where they know one of the parties?


Asked on 8/22/11, 12:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Just knowing a party does not require a judge to recuse him or herself from presiding. It is clear that if the judge stands to gain or lose personally from the outcome of the case, then a recusal is proper.

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Answered on 8/23/11, 5:57 am


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