§ 16.1-69.23

In what cases judge disqualified

If the judge or substitute judge of any district court:

(1. Be a party to an action;

(2. Be interested in the result of any action, otherwise than as resident or taxpayer of the city or county;

(3. Be related to any party to the action as spouse, grandparent, parent, father-in-law, mother-in-law, child, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, first cousin, guardian or ward;

(4. Be a material witness for either party to the action;

(5. Be counsel for any party to the action;

he shall not take cognizance thereof.

History

1972, c. 708; 1973, c. 546.

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