Auto Workers Flint Federal Credit Union v. Kogler

Both of these appeals arise from orders denying plaintiffs’ motions to disqualify a Genesee Circuit Judge from presiding over the instant eases. Leave to appeal from both orders was granted by this Court, the two causes being consolidated on appeal since the same questions are raised in each case.

In both of the instant cases, plaintiffs were represented by the law firm of Leitson, Dean, Dean, Segar & Hart, P. C. In each case a motion to disqualify the assigned judge was made, said motions being supported by affidavits alleging prejudice by the judge toward members of the law firm.

The brief…