Geer v. Hall

Defendant in error, to whom we will refer as Hall, made application for the issuance of a “three-way” liquor license. Following a hearing before the Manager of Safety and Excise of the City and County of Denver, the application was denied.

Pursuant to provisions of Rule 106, R.C.P. Colo., Hall instituted proceedings in the district court of Denver in the nature of certiorari. Counsel for plaintiff in error filed a motion in the district court to disqualify the trial judge to whom the cause was assigned. The motion to disqualify was in the following form:

“COMES NOW the respondent, Edward O.…