Recusal
(n) Recusal is change of a judge or prosecutor voluntarily or otherwise, from a legal case due to a conflict of interest or for any reason by which he cannot fairly involve in the proceedings of the case.
Recusal
The act of a judge to remove (recuse) him or her self from participating in a case because they have special or personal interest in the outcome that could influence their decisions or judgement of the case.
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RECUSAL
n. the act of a judge or prosecutor being removed or voluntarily stepping aside from a legal case due to conflict of interest or other good reason.
recusal - Term used to describe an instance in which a judge is removed (voluntarily or involuntarily) from a case. This typically occurs when the judge has a conflict of interest.
Recusal: A judge's withdrawal from hearing a lawsuit because of personal interest or prejudice.
Re-Direct Examination: Opportunity to present rebuttal evidence after one's evidence has been subjected to cross-examination.
Recusal
The disqualification or voluntary withdrawal by a judge from a pending case due to the appearance of bias or lack of impartiality.
Regulations
Rules and enactments of an administrative agency.
Recusal
A judge excusing himself/herself from a case.
Redress
To set right; to remedy; to compensate; to remove the causes of a grievance.
Recusal - The voluntary action by a judge to remove himself or herself from presiding in a given case because of self-interest, bias, conflict, or prejudice. Also, the process by which a judge is disqualified from a case because a party objects.
Recusal:
A judge excusing himself/herself from a case. This may be done by motion of either party or motion by the court.
Re-Direct Examination: ...
recuse, recusal Procedure by which a judge disqualifies himself from hearing a case because of personal acquaintance with the parties, or for some other reason that might suggest bias or prejudice.
Recusal is provided for in France's Code of Civil Procedure, at §341 and 342:
"The recusal of a judge may be requested:
Where he himself or his spouse has a personal interest in the dispute; ...
recusal
A situation in which a judge or prosecutor is removed or steps down from a case. This often happens when the judge or prosecutor has a conflict of interest -- for example, a prior relationship with one of the parties.
red herring ...
is in effect a ~ of this basic assumption Kramer v. Union Free School Dist. No. 15, 395 U.S. 621 (1969)>
see also batson challenge
2 : a request to disqualify a trier of fact (as a jury member or judge)
compare recusal strike ...
 See also: Judge, Interest, Case, Law, Will
  
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