L.D., MOTHER OF A.A., A CHILD, AND P.A., FATHER OF A.A., A CHILD, APPELLANTS,
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, APPELLEE

Fla. 5th DCA | 2002-06-21
Nos. 5D01-2520, 5D01-2521
THOMPSON, C.J., PETERSON and PLEUS, JJ., concur.
818 So. 2d 706 Florida District Court of Appeal, Fifth District (2002)

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Synopsis

The appellate court granted the father's petition for a writ of prohibition, quashing the order denying his motion to disqualify the trial judge.


Holding

The court held that the trial judge's extensive questioning of a witness reasonably caused the father to fear that he could not receive a fair and impartial trial, thus warranting disqualification.


Facts & Procedural History

During a child custody proceeding, the trial judge extensively questioned a witness regarding the mother's neglect and abuse of the children, as well …

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Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM.

PER CURIAM.

Appeal No. 5D01-2520 AFFIRMED. See § 39.01(30)(i), Fla Stat. (2000); D.D. v. D.C.F., 773 So. 2d 615 (Fla. 5th DCA 2000).

Appeal No. 5D01-2521 DISMISSED. See N.S.H. v. Department of Children and Family Services, 803 So. 2d 877 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002), rev. granted, Table No. SC02-261, 819 So. 2d 137 (Fla.2002); Ostrum v. Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, 663 So. 2d 1359 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995).

THOMPSON, C.J., PETERSON and PLEUS, JJ., concur.


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