Legal Opinion
Condosta v. Condosta
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided February 6, 1979No. 80-78PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBarney, C.J.
A motion to disqualify the Court as constituted was made in this case, based on a claim of prejudice. Disqualification is a sensitive concern for judges, and if the slightest question exists, all doubts should be resolved in its favor. See Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3C, 12 V.S.A. App. VIII, A.O. 10. However, if it appears that the motion is frivolous, or made to delay proceedings, or has no foundation justifying recusal, it should be denied. Finding the supporting allegations to be unfounded in this case, the motion is therefore denied.
The litigation on appeal involves the interruption…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Johnson v. HoisingtonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1976
- In Re Will of MontgomerySupreme Court of Vermont · 1960
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