Patterson v. R.T.

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

This appeal focuses on a question concerning disqualification of the presiding chancellor. We find that she should have recused from this case; thus, we reverse and remand.

The appellees, four adults, individually and as parents and next friends of six minors, filed this class action suit in equity pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (1982) on behalf of:

Themselves and all parents, guardians, and custodians whose children have been found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be dependent/neglected or abused and have been placed in the custody of a relative or other…