Recusals might have gotten a bad rap in recent times, but the fact of the matter is that recusals are one of the methods to ensure an impartial dispensation of justice. And despite the fact that recusals do cause delay in a system striving to reduce pendency, there certainly is merit in judges recusing from hearing matters that they might have a stake in. Having said that, problem does arise when judges do not mention the reason for recusal. Reasons may be given orally, but almost never in writing. As a result, litigants and lawyers alike are often kept guessing […]
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