In re Disqualification of Grossman

Richard Robinson has filed a second affidavit seeking the disqualification of Judge David E. Grossman from further proceedings in this case. The earlier affidavit of disqualification was found not well taken and denied. In re Disqualification of Grossman (May 7, 1996), No. 96-AP-063, unreported.

In this affidavit, affiant contends that Judge Grossman is disqualified “under the law” from presiding over a contempt of court proceeding involving an order issued by the judge. Judges are vested -with inherent authority to issue contempt citations to compel obedience with court orders. The mere fact…