Czuprynski v. Bay Circuit Judge

In this case we are asked to exercise our extraordinary power to issue an order of superintending control to permanently disqualify defendant, Bay Circuit Judge Eugene C. Penzien, from presiding in any case in which plaintiff is counsel of record. We decline to issue such an order, and we hold that, in cases where issues of fact necessary to the exercise of such power are disputed, the remedy provided by MCR 2.003, and appeal thereafter as provided by Chapter 7 of the Michigan Court Rules, is adequate and must be used.

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The authority of this Court to issue an order of superintending control…