prejudice of judge

prejudice of judge
Pertaining to the mental attitude toward a party to the litigation, not the view entertained regarding the subject matter involved. 30A Am J Rev ed Judges § 170. A hostile feeling or spirit of ill will, or undue friendship or favoritism, directed against or for one of the litigants. Haslam v Morrison, 113 Utah 14, 190 P2d 520.

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