In re the Marriage of Tye

Appellants Kevin R. Tye and John H. Tresko argue the Spokane County Superior Court erred in denying their motions for change of judge. The sole issue in these consolidated cases is whether issuance of a computer-generated case scheduling order after an informal chambers conference is a prior judicial act of discretion that justifies denial of a motion for change of judge. It does not. Accordingly, we reverse.

FACTS

The facts are uncontested. In the Tresko matter, attorney David Crouse appeared on Mr. Tresko’s behalf for an informal, off-the-record, case status conference in Judge Paul A.…