In Re Desilets

OPINION REGARDING MOTION TO RECUSE PRESIDING JUDGE JAMES D. GREGG, Chief Judge.

I. ISSUE

Is the presiding judge in this contested matter required to recuse himself because he has allegedly displayed bias and prejudice against a party in interest?

II. JURISDICTION

The court has jurisdiction over this bankruptcy case. 28 U.S.C. § 1334. The case and all related proceedings have been referred to this court for decision. 28 U.S.C. § 157(a) and L.R. 83.2(a) (W.D.Mich.). This contested matter relating to possible civil -contempt is a core proceeding because it pertains to the administration of a…