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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 DAVID ALCORN}{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ,
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Real Party in Interest.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Supreme Court Case No.: WRP06-003
\par Superior Court Case No.: SP0056-06
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 OPINION
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9447894\charrsid409746 Filed:}{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9447894\charrsid409746 April 1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8538383\charrsid409746 7}{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9447894\charrsid409746 , 2008
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Cite as:}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 2008 Guam }{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12528118\charrsid409746 7}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petition for Writ}{
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\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam
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\ul\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9460893\charrsid409746 Counsel}{\ul\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  for Petitioner Van Dox}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 :
\par Peter C. Perez, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Esq}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .
\par Lujan, Aguigui & Perez, LLP
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 300 DNA Bldg.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 238 Archbishop Flores. St.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5134098\charrsid409746 
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\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 :
\par Bruce }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 A. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Bradley, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Esq}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .
\par Staff Attorney
\par Superior Court of Guam
\par 120 W. O\rquote Brien Dr.
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5134098\charrsid409746 
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9460893\charrsid409746 Counsel}{\ul\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1066746\charrsid409746  }{
\ul\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 For Real Party in Interest}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 :
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1066746\charrsid409746 Joseph C. Razzano, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1066746\charrsid409746 Esq.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746 Lawrence}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746  J.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746  Teker, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746 Esq.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746 Teker Torres & Teker}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 , P.C.}{
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746 130 Aspinall Ave., Suite 2A
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  96910
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746 
\par Robert P. Kutz, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746 Esq.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 Law Office of Robert P. Kutz
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15496312\charrsid409746 P.O. Box 7310
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 Agat, Guam 96915}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5134098\charrsid409746 \cell }\pard\plain 
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\par BEFORE:}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 F. PHI}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
LIP CARBULLIDO, Chie}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 f Justice; ROBERT J. TORRES}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , Associate Justice; ALEXANDRO C. CASTRO,}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Justice }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Pro Tem}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5463636\charrsid409746 pore}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9981686\charrsid409746 
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After this matter was submitted, but prior to the issuance of this opinion, Justice Robert J. Torres was sworn in as Chief Justice, and Justice F. Philip Carbullido assumed the role of Associate Justice.}}}{
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 TORRES, }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 J}{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8413764\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 :}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746\charrsid409746 
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This matter comes before the court pursuant to a Writ of Prohibition and, or, Writ of Mandamus (the }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petition
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
) filed by Petitioner Freddy Van Dox seeking to command the Respondent Superior Court of Guam to vacate the order issued by Judge Steven S. Unpingco dismissing Van Dox\rquote 
s disqualification motion, and to reassign the case to another Judge of the Superior Court or, in the alternative, to transfer the issue of Judge Unpingco\rquote s disqualification to another judge who will rule on the merits of Van Dox\rquote 
s disqualification request.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Because the statement of objection contained at least some facts supporting disqualification, we find that Judge Unpingco abused his discretion when he ruled that the statement was legally insufficient.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 We also find that the statement of objection was timely.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 We therefore grant the Petition.}{
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\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 This opinion supersedes the court\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 s December 6, 2007 Order denying the Petition.}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
Because of the \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 significance\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  of the issue of \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 judicial disqualification\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  in this jurisdiction, the court determined tha
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 t it would be prudent to convert the order into an opinion\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  that would provide further guidance on the issue\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 .}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{
\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 I\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 n the course of converting the order into a full opinion\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , the court performed a\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 dditional 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 legal \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 research \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 and additional analysis of t\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 he voluminous record,\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 which 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 led the court to conclude that its original order \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 articulated and \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 applied an erroneous legal standard\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  and reached an incorrect result
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 .}}}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 I.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5134098\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
The law firm of Lujan, Aguigui & Perez (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 the Lujan firm}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ) has requested on several oc
casions that Judge Unpingco be disqualified from matters in which the Lujan firm has served as counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid9184521\charrsid409746 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 In some cases involving the Lujan firm, Judge Unpingco has vo\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 luntarily disqualified \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 himself,}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid9184521\charrsid409746 
\chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s28\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid660832 \fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs16\fs24\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 S\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ee\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , e.g.}{
\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ,}{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 P\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
etition, Ex. 2(A)(4), Mem. from J. Unpin\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 gco to Presiding J. Lamorena (Mar. 17, 2004)\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ; Petition, Ex. 2(A)(2), Answer to Yingling\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 s Objection & Mot. For Recusal, }{
\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 People v. Yingling}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , No. CF0454-03, at 12 (\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 Guam Super. Ct. Mar. 21, 2005) (\'93
\loch\f0 I disqualified myself in other cases [involvin\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 g the Luja\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 n firm] not by choice\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  but in deference to the rule of law, pursuant to Judge Barrett-Anderson\hich\f0 
\rquote \loch\f0 s decision in }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 GMHA v. Government of Guam}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , SP0171-04).}}}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid9184521\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  in some cases another judge has ruled \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 that he should be disqualified\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ,}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid9184521\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s28\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid660832 
\fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {\cs16\fs24\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 S\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ee\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , e.g.}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ,}{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{
\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(3), Decision & Order Recusing Judge \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Steven S. \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Unpingco, }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Yingling}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , No. CF454-03\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , at 9\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  (June 15, 2005);\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  Decision & Order,
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Guam Mem\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 l Hosp. Auth.}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , SP0171-04\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
 (\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Guam Super. \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Ct. Feb. 4, 2005).}}}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid9184521\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  and in other cases the request for \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
disqualification has been denied\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid9184521\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s28\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid660832 \fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs16\fs24\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 S\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ee\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , e.g.}{
\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ,}{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 People v. Johnny}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
, 2006 Guam 10\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  \'b6\loch\f0  3; Petition, Ex. 1, Decision & Order, }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 In re Arbitration Between Alcorn & \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Van Dox}{
\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , No. SP0056-06, at 6 (\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Guam Super. \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Ct. Sept. 6, 2006)\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 .}}}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Judge Unpingco\rquote s brother was a managing partner at the Lujan firm.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 During th}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 at time, Superior C}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
ourt Judge Barrett-Anderson held that Judge Unpingco should be recused in a case where his brother\rquote s firm represented parties in a matter pending before Judge Unpingco, even thoug
h an ethical wall existed, and even though the parties before the court were not material clients of th}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9981686\charrsid409746 e judge\rquote s brother.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9981686\charrsid409746 Decision &}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Order, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 Guam Mem\rquote l Hosp. Auth.}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9981686\charrsid409746  v. Gov\rquote }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 t of Guam}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , No.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 SP}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746 0}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 171-04 (Guam Super. Ct. Feb. 4, 2005).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco subsequently disqualified himself in cases involving the Lujan firm }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 not by choice but in deference to the rule of law, pursuant to Judge Barrett-Anderson\rquote s decision in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 GMHA}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(2), }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 An}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9981686\charrsid409746 swer to Yingling\rquote s Objection & Mot.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  for Recusal, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , No. CF0454-03, at 12 (Guam Super. Ct. Mar. 21, 2005).}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco\rquote s brother has since left the Lujan firm.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
The Lujan firm represented Judge Unpingco\rquote s parents in a prior case and a close relative in a sealed case.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In response to a request for disqualification in another case, Judge Unpingco stated that he }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 was compelled to ask my brother John about them.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10229716\charrsid409746  . . .}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  According to John Unpingco, he holds the files for these cases, not the Lujan firm.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The representation of my parents was regarding a landlord-tenant unlawful detainer situation, and the representation of a rela}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 tive was in a domestic case.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7809081\charrsid409746 
Petition, Ex. 2(A)(5), }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Decision & Order, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto v. Gutierrez}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4809434\charrsid409746 , No. CV1011-02, at 9}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (Super. Ct. Jan. 12, 2006).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Judge Unpingco\rquote s wife was represented by the Lujan firm from 2001 to 2005 in the civil matter }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Reyes v. Tainatongo}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , No.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
CV2005-01 (Guam Super. Ct.).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7809081\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s28\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid660832 \fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs16\fs24\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Cf. }{\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
Petition, Ex. 2(A)(4), Memorandum, }{\i\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 People v. Tainatongo}{\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , No. CF0060-04 (Guam Super. 
Ct. Mar. 17, 2004) (Unpingco, J.) (disqualifying himself because \'93an immediate relative . . . may have a pending civil lawsuit against one of the defendants in this criminal case\'94).}}}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid660832\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
The Lujan firm requested Judge Unpingco\rquote s disqualification in }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, No. CF0454-03 (Guam Super. Ct.), based upon the Lujan firm\rquote s connections to Judge Unpingco\rquote s relatives.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 See }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(1)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7809081\charrsid409746 , Objection to Judge Steven S. Unpingco Acting as Judge Herein, No. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 CF0454-03, at 5-6}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7809081\charrsid409746  (Guam Super. Ct. Mar. 15, 2005)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 .}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The court refused to voluntarily recuse itself, providing a heated response to the Lujan firm\rquote 
s request:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Here we go again.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
When things are not going well for litigants, they move to recuse the judge!}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
When litigants want to delay the proceedings and not allow justice to prevail, they move to recuse the judge!}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 When the litigants do not like a judge or the way he maintains order, respect }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 and}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  solemnity in court proceedings, they move to recuse the judge!}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The extent to which litigants will go in order to gain a favorable outcome in court proceedings is incredible}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  and this particular objection is nothing more than a classic case of sour grapes \endash 
 at the expense of my integrity and subjecting my family to the public spectacle of embarrassment and ridicule.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 A motion like this is not even worth the paper on which it is written, baseless and tasteless to the point that it should not even dignify a response.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 It
 is an absolute shame that some detractors take a perverse joy in executing underhanded tactics, as opposed to making sound legal arguments within the bounds of law and ethics, in their desperation to escape justice.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 It would be a disgrace to the bench to
 allow attorneys to make motions to recuse and in so doing destroy a judge\rquote s livelihood, stain his family\rquote s reputation, and offend the dignity of the courts. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(2), }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 A}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9981686\charrsid409746 nswer to Yingling\rquote s Objection & Mot.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  for Recusal, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , No. CF0454-03, at 1 (Guam Super. Ct. Mar. 21, 2005).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Judge Unpingco\rquote s answer contained additional attacks on the Lujan firm.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
He accused Lujan of representing clients despite a conflict of interest, stating that }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 [i]t is ludicrous that
 a Lujan Perez partner would concern himself with a judge\rquote s ethics, while }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 [}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 those}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 ]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  antagonistic interests of his firm\rquote 
s clients may present a conflict in terms of loyalty to those clients\rquote  representation.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1904703\charrsid409746 at 5-6.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5990579\charrsid409746 The Judge}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  also questioned Mr. Lujan\rquote s veracity:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Mr. Lujan admits that he recalled \lquote during trial\rquote  that he represented Mrs. Unpingco, and Yingling suddenly must vociferously object.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 It is suspicious that Mr. Lujan managed to bury that important information deep in his heart until afte
r the verdict.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The Court has to wonder if the information would have remained buried had the j}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 ury acquitted his client. . . .
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 More disturbing is the fact that even if we assume that Lujan is telling the truth that he recalled \lquote during trial\rquote  that he repres
ented my spouse, he did not immediately bring it to the Court\rquote s attention.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 at 11.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Based on the request for disqualification made by the Lujan firm, he accused }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 the firm\rquote s}
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  client, Yingling, of }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
making untenable and disingenuous legal arguments in a quest to escape righteous judgment}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 by requesting his disqualification.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  at 13.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
He also implied that the Lujan firm and Yingling had disrespected his family, and requested that the people of Guam pray for him, stating:}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 I ask the people of 
Guam, especially the legal community, for their prayers during this most trying time. . . . I ask for nothing more than respect for the judicial process and respect for my family.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 at 15.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
In ruling on the request for disqualification in }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , Judge Maraman found that }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 [}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 a}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 ]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 reasonable person has cause to question his ability to remain impartial during the further proceedings of this trial,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  and that disqualification was warranted.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(3), }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Decision & Order, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , No. CF0454-03, at 8 (Guam Super. Ct. June 15, 2005).}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The ruling was based on how }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 passionately and angrily}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 he opposed the request}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9981686\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  and }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 how deeply and personally Yingling\rquote s motion has affected the Judge and his family.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 at 7}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14028989\charrsid409746 -}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 8.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
In subsequent rulings, Judge Unpingco declined to interpret the }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Yingling }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
ruling to require his disqualification in other cases involving the Lujan firm, instead dismissing }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Judge Maraman\rquote s [disqualification] ruling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  as being }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
predicated on an erroneous recounting of the facts as well as the misapplication of (if not complete disregard for) Guam law.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7809081\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(5), }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Decision & Order, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto v. Gutierrez}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , No. CV1011-02, at 6 (Super. Ct. Dec. 22, 2005).}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 He fur
ther suggested that Judge Maraman may be biased by connections between herself and the Lujan firm, and by alleged disputes between Judge Unpingco and Judge Maraman:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 [A]ny attorney or litigant could make the case that Judge Maraman could not be impartial regarding the Lujan firm because she is closely associated with Lujan\rquote 
s sister, Julie Torres, who is coincidentally the former secretary of Presiding Judge Lamorena.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Additionally, at some time, Judge Maraman employed close relatives and the law partner of Attorney David Lujan in her chambers as law clerks.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Naomi Lujan is the niece of David Lujan, who served Judge Maraman as a summer }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 
intern in 1998, also serving as Ju}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 dge Maraman\rquote s Senior Law Clerk from December }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 
1999 to July 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 Ignacio Agu}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4399617\charrsid409746 i}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4529397\charrsid409746 gui is [a]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 current law partner of David Lujan, and he served as Judge Maraman\rquote s law clerk from October 1998 to October 1999.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Those facts would have been more than enough, under the rules set forth in her }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Yingling }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 decision, and the arguments the Lujan firm puts forth here, to keep her from hearing any cases involving the Lujan firm.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Further, one could make the case that Judge Maraman could not be impartial regarding th}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 e recusal of this Court, since J}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 udge Maraman did not at all appreciate this Court\rquote 
s advocacy of a comput
erized, random assignment of cases which spread the workload equally among all the judges of the Superior Court instead of allowing the unfettered assignment of cases by the Presiding Judge, which had a result she evidently resented . . . . }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 . . . }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4529397\charrsid409746 This [C]}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
ourt could cite further relationships between Judge Maraman and the Lujan firm, and query whether Judge Maraman makes the disclosures of all these conflicts in the manner she would impose upon other Guam judges . . . .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  at 32-33.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco has }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8137562\charrsid409746 also }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 made additional statements critical of the Lujan firm}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8137562\charrsid409746  subsequent to the }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8137562\charrsid409746 Yingling }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8137562\charrsid409746 disqualification ruling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 For example, he accused the Lujan firm of }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 judge-shopping}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 id.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 
 at 27 n.12, and }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 adroitness at humbuggery,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 i}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8137562\charrsid409746 d.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746  at}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  30.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 He accused the firm of using the media to the detriment of himself and his family.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 Petition Ex. 2(A)(6), Decision & Order, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746 Akimoto v. Gutierrez}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9266309\charrsid409746  at 15 (Jan. 12, 2006)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 [E]ven before the Court was ever aware a motion to disqualify had been filed, the
 Defense team contacted the media in an effort to ensnare this Court and my family in the buzzing beehive of journalistic inquisition.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
He also stated that the Lujan firm\rquote s failure in one case to properly verify a statement of objection on its first two attempts }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
further demonstrates that the Defendant and Defense Counsel refuse to swear under penalty of perjury to the existence of any facts that give rise to an appearance of partiality, and merely provide innuendo and speculation in support of Defendant\rquote 
s motion.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746  at 18.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
The underlying case here came before Judge Unpingco on a Petition to Correct or Modify the Arbitration Award in the Superior Court of Guam filed by Van Dox, who is represented by the Lujan firm.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The case was filed on
 April 10, 2006, assigned to Judge Unpingco on April 17, 2006, and on August 18, 2006, the Lujan firm filed a }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Motion to Reassign Proceeding to the Honorable Michael J. Bordallo, Judge, Superior Court, Alternative Verified Motion to Disqualify Judge.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Without a hearing, Judge Unpingco denied the motion to disqualify }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 for untimeliness and lack of }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746 [}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 a}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  legal basis to disqualify.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746 
Petition, Ex. 1, Decision & Order at 6 (Super. Ct. Sept. 6, 2006).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Judge Unpingco further ordered that the court and the clerk of court not refer the question of disqualification to another judge to render a ruling on the recusal request unless otherwise ordered by the Guam Supreme Court.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Alternatively, Judge Unpingco ruled that }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 in the event the Guam Supreme Court determ
ines that this motion somehow rises to a level of factual allegation legally sufficient to pass the case on to another judge to rule upon the disqualification of this Court, then this Court files this Decision}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\chshdng0\chcfpat0\chcbpat8\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 as this Court\rquote s Answer denying Defendant\rquote s mot
ion, and incorporates its prior rulings in }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , and }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  as part of that Answer.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746 at 7.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The Lujan firm then filed its Petition for 
Writ of Prohibition or Mandamus in this court.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
The real party in interest, David Alcorn, has taken no position on the issue of disqualification.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
The Respondent}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Superior Court of Guam}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11954868\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  filed a two-page Answer pointing to certain cases in which the Lujan 
firm did not object to Judge Unpingco\rquote s participation, stating that the firm\rquote s inconsistency in requesting his disqualification }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 indicates the engagement of judge shoppin}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7212376\charrsid409746 g.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7212376\charrsid409746 Answer}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746  to Petition}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7212376\charrsid409746 , at 2 (Nov. 22, 2006)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Oral argument on the Petition was not scheduled and we find that none is required.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 See}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Guam R. App. P. 24(b)(5).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 II.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746\charrsid409746 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 4}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 We have original jurisdiction over a petition for writ of mandamus pursuant to 7 GCA \'a7}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 3107(b) (2}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7212376\charrsid409746 005) and 48 U.S.C. \'a7 1424-1(a)(3}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ) }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7212376\charrsid409746 (Westlaw through Pub. L. 110-198 (excluding Pub. L. 110-181)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  2007).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746\charrsid409746 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 III.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 5}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
[A] party may seek review of a judge\rquote s decision to strike a statement of objection through a writ proceeding.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6 21.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 A writ of prohibition may be granted if a tribunal acted 
in excess of its jurisdiction, such as improperly refusing to refer a statement of objection to another judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (citing }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746 Super. Ct.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 (}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Laxmana}
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ), 2001 Guam 26 \'b6 16).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
A writ petition seeking review of the denial of a request for disqualification is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 See In re Billedeaux}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, 972 F.2d 104, 105 (5th Cir. 1992) (applying an abuse of discretion standard to a petition for writ of mandate or prohibition related to }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 a }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 lower court judge\rquote s decision not to disqualify); }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 United States v. Parilla Bonilla}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 626 F.2d 177, 179 n.2 (1st Cir. 1980) (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Whether treated as an exercise of our mandamus power, . . . or as an exercise of appellate jurisdiction, the question before us is the same: whether 
the district court abused its discretion in denying the recusal motion.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ) (citation omitted); }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 cf.}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Long-Term Credit Bank}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12594758\charrsid409746  of Japan}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  v. }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746 Super. Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2003 Guam 10 \'b6 28}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 When appealing a denial of a motion for a judge\rquote s disqualification after final judgment, this court reviews the decision for an abuse of discretion.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ).}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 {\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK2}The interpretation of the recusal statutes is review{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK2}ed }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 de novo}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 Long-Term Credit Bank}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 , 2003 Guam 10 \'b6 28}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Mesngon v. Gov\rquote t of Guam,}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  2003 Guam 3 \'b6 8; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Dizon v. }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746 Super. Ct.}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  1998 Guam 3 \'b6 10).}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 IV.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 6}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petitioner initiated his request to disqualify Judge Unpingco with a }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Motion to Reassign Proceeding to the Honorable Michael J. Bordallo . . . Alternative Verified Motion }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 to Disqualify Judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 (}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Although styled as a motion, we treat a motion for judicial disqualification as a written statement of objection, which is governed by 7 GCA \'a7 6107, and not }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14101736\charrsid409746 by }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 the usual law and rules governing motion practice.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 See Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6\'b6 3, 9.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 7}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Pursuant to 7 GCA \'a7 6107, if a judge does not recuse himself, then a party may, }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 at the earliest practicable opportunity,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 file}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746  . . .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  a written statement objecting to the . . . Judge.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6107}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14101736\charrsid409746  (2005)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The written statement must }
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 set[] forth the fact or facts constituting the ground of the disqualification of such . . . Judge,}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  and must be served on the Judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Within }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ten (10}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 
) days after the service . . . or . . .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  filing of any statement}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 , }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 whichever is later in time,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 a Judge may file a }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 written answer,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  which must be }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
verified in the manner prescribed for the verification of pleadings.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 If the Judge opposes his own disqualification, then }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 the question of the . . . Judge\rquote s disqualification shall be heard and determined by some other Judge.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 8}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Substantive grounds for disqualification are governed by 7 GCA \'a7 6105.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 If the parties object to the Judge, he should be disqualified if }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 he or she has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party, or personal knowledge of disputed evidentiary
 facts concerning the proceeding.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6105}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 (b)(1)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14101736\charrsid409746  (2005)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 He should also be disqualified }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 in any proceeding in which his or her impartiality might reasonably be questioned.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2696257\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6105(a).}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 9}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petitioner argues that Judge Unpingco waived his opposition to Petitioner\rquote 
s motion for disqualification because he did not file a verified answer within ten days of Petitioner\rquote s written statement of objection.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco responds that, even if his answer was procedurally inadequate, he was not required to file an answer because Petitioner\rquote s written statement was 
legally and procedurally inadequate.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Specifically, Judge Unpingco contends that the substantive grounds for disqualification set forth in 7 GCA \'a7 6105 have not been met, and that Petitioner\rquote s written statement was untimely because it was not filed }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 at the earliest practicable opportunity.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11412624\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6107}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14698825\charrsid409746 .}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 20}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12594758\charrsid409746 We will first address whether Judge Unpingco\rquote 
s Answer was properly filed, and will then address whether Petitioner\rquote s statement of objection was legally and procedurally adequate.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 A.}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab 
Adequacy of Judge Unpingco\rquote s Answer
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
If a judge does not file an answer as prescribed by Section 6107 within ten days, then he is deemed to have consented to his disqualification.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6107; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12594758\charrsid409746 Long-Term Credit Bank}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2003 Guam}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11412624\charrsid409746  10 \'b6 46 (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11412624\charrsid409746 Because [the] Judge . . .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 failed to file an answer within the ten days required under the statute, disqualification was mandated under section 6107.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The answer must be }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 verified in the manner prescribed for the verification of pleadings.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6107.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
If an answer is not verified, then the answer is inadequate and may be disregarded.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Se}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11412624\charrsid409746 e}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 11 (finding that statements of objection may be stricken or disregarded if they are not properly verified);}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14698825\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11412624\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(5)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14698825\charrsid409746 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Decision & Order,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11412624\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto v. Gutierrez}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , CV1011-02, at 5}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11412624\charrsid409746 -6}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (Guam Super. Ct. Dec. 22, 2005) (striking statement of objection because it was not properly verified).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3621147\charrsid409746 \tab This court has held that a verification}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3621147\charrsid409746 required by 7 GCA \'a7 6107 }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
must be}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3621147\charrsid409746  verified in the manner set forth in }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 6 GCA \'a7 4308.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6
 15}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3621147\charrsid409746  (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14101736\charrsid409746 Long-}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Term Credit Bank}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2003 Guam 10, \'b6 42 n.16}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3621147\charrsid409746 )}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Section 4308 requires that the verification must be a signed and dated declaration }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 6 GCA \'a7 4308}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14101736\charrsid409746  (2005)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15740191\charrsid409746 .}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15740191\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s28\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid660832 \fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs16\fs24\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 Guam Code of Civil Procedure \'a7\loch\f0 
 446 also provides a procedure for verification, but that provision may no longer be in effect.}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 See }{
\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 Guam Code of Civ. Proc. \'a7\loch\f0 \hich\f0  123 (\'93\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
The Judicial Council shall have the power to prescribe by general rules . . . the practice and procedure of the courts of \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 
Guam . . . . All laws in conflict with such rules shall be of no further force or effect after such rules have taken effect.\'94\loch\f0 ); G\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 uam R. Civ. P. 11(a) (2007) (\'93\loch\f0 \hich\f0 
Except when otherwise specifically provided by rule or statute, pleadings need not be verified or accompanied by affidavit.\'94\loch\f0 \hich\f0 ); 7 GCA ch. 15, art. 6, cmt. (2005) (\'93\loch\f0 \hich\f0 NOTE: CCP \'a7\loch\f0  446, }{
\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Verification of Pleadings}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , has been superseded\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
 by Rule 11 of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 .\'94\loch\f0 \hich\f0 
); Former Guam R. Civ. P. 89 (approved by the Judicial Council Nov. 28, 1989, submitted to the Guam Legislature Feb. 1, 1990, effective May 3, 1990) (codified at 7 GCA App. A) (\'93\loch\f0 [T]he following sections of \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 
the Code of Civil Procedure shall be treated as having no further force or effect . . . \'a7\loch\f0 \hich\f0  446[.]\'94\loch\f0 ), }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 superseded by}{
\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  Guam R. Civ. P. 89 cmt. (\'93\loch\f0 The Committee believes \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 [\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 that\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ]
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  it is no longer necessary to delineate the rules that were abrogated by the GRCP.\'94\loch\f0 ); 7\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  GCA\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  \'a7\loch\f0 \hich\f0  1101 cmt. (\'93\loch\f0 
\hich\f0 [Guam Public Law 21-147, codified at 7 GCA \'a7\loch\f0 
 1101] puts the Legislative stamp of approval on Rule 89 of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure, which state which sections of the former Code of Civil Procedure have been superseded by the Rules\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  of Civil Procedure.\'94
\loch\f0 )\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 .}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 It appears that Rule 11 may have conflicted with only the first sentence of GCCP \'a7
\loch\f0  446 and that the Compiler\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 \hich\f0 s note stating that GCCP \'a7\loch\f0  446 was superseded by Rule 11 may have been partially mistaken.}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{
\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 See}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  GCCP \'a7\loch\f0  446 (providing, fir\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
st, the circumstances under which pleadings must be verified, and second, the proper method for verification).}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
Regardless, Judge Unpingco\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 \hich\f0 s Answer did not comply with the procedure for verification set forth in GCCP \'a7\loch\f0  446.}}}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 4}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petitioner asserts that Judge Unpingco did not verify his answer }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 in the manner prescribed for the verification}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2249482\charrsid409746  of pleadings,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2249482\charrsid409746 
 as required by s}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ection 6107, and that he is therefore deemed to have consented to his disqualification.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12009265\charrsid409746 Petition, p. 4 (Sept. 21, 2006).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco signed and dated his Decision and Order, but did not state }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  or any words to that effect.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12009265\charrsid409746 6 GCA \'a7 4308.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
His answer is there}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1650920\charrsid409746 fore procedurally defective.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1650920\charrsid409746 I}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 f his striking of the statement of o
bjection was an abuse of discretion, then he will be deemed to have waived his answer and consented to his disqualification.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs24\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs15\cf1\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Judge Unpingco\rquote 
s Answer may have also failed to comply with the ten-day filing deadline, as it stated that it would only be effective, if at all, after this court\rquote s ruling.}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
Petition, Ex. 1, Decision & Order, at 7 (Guam Super. Ct. Sept. 6, 2006) (\'93Alternatively, in 
the event the Guam Supreme Court determines that this motion rises to a level of factual allegation legally sufficient to pass the case on to another judge to rule upon the disqualification of this Court, then this Court files this Decision as this Court
\rquote s Answer . . . .\'94).}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 A somewhat similar situation occurred in}{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  Fine v. Superior Court}{
\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , in which the challenged judge filed an order striking the challenge, and attached an answer stating that \'93[i]n the alternative, if it is later found that a legal basis for
 challenge is stated, then [the judge] files the following verified answer.\'94}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 119 Cal. Rptr. 2d 376, 382 n.3 (Ct. App. 2002).}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{
\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 The appellate court, in addressing a challenge to the timeliness of the answer, stated that \'93the record makes clear that the veri
fied answer was never intended to be filed unless a court of review later determined that the disqualification challenge required that it be heard by a judge.\'94}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Id.}}}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6107; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Long-Term Credit Bank}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2003 Guam }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13699782\charrsid409746 10}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  \'b6 46.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 B.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Adequacy of Van Dox\rquote s Statement of Objection
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 5}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Normally, the question of a judge\rquote s disqualification }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 shall be heard and determined by some other Judge.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6107; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
see also Collins v. Nelson}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  (}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 Collins I}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 )}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 78 P.2d 758, 759 (Cal. Dist. Ct. App. 1938) (stating that Cal. Code Civ. P. \'a7
 170 manifestly contemplates that the issue of disqualification shall be addressed to another judge).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs24\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs15\cf1\super\kerning20\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Compare People v. Gibbs}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
, 90 Cal. Rptr. 866, 872 (Cal. App. 1970) }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 (\'93\lquote No judge . . . who shall deny his disqualification, shall hear or pass upon the question of his own disqualification; but in every such 
case, the question of the judge\rquote s disqualification shall be heard and determined by some other judge[.]\rquote \'94)}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  (quoting }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Cal. Code Civ. P. \'a7
 170), }{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 with}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  7 GCA \'a7 6107 (\'93
No . . . Judge who shall deny his or her qualification shall hear or pass upon the question of his or her own disqualification, but in every case the question of the . . . Judges disqualification shall be heard and determined by some other Judge.\'94).}}}
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
A challenged judge would be acting in excess of its jurisdiction if it improperly refused to refer a statement of objection to another judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 2006 Guam 10 \'b6 21.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5076954\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s28\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs16\fs24\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Cf.}
{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  Richard E. Flamm, }{\i\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Judicial Disquali\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 fication}{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  \'a7\loch\f0 \hich\f0  17.6 (2d ed. 2007) (\'93\loch\f0 [E]valuating one\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 s own conduct or state of mind is one of the most difficult and exacting tasks a judge must perform \hich\f0 \endash 
\loch\f0  especially in the context of allegations of partiality or bias.}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Moreover, to some observers a judge\hich\f0 \rquote 
\loch\f0 s\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  subjective evaluation of his own impartiality will inevitably appear suspect.\'94\loch\f0 ) (footnote omitted).}}}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 If, however, the petition is legally insufficient or formally defective, the judge can properly strike or disregard the statement of objection without re
ferring it to another judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6\'b6 12, 19, 22; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Nolan}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 14 P.2d 880, 882-83 (Cal. Ct. App. 1932).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs24\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs15\cf1\super\kerning20\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Title 7 GCA \'a7 6107, which governs the procedure or disqualification, is derived from California law.}{
\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 7 GCA \'a7 6107, cmt. (stating that section 6107 \'93adopts those portions of California \'a7
 170 which deal with the procedure, but not substance of judicial disqualifications and they have been adapted to Guam\'94).}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Cases interpreting similar code provisions may be
 persuasive.}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Johnny}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6 15 n.6.}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{
\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Parties should be cautious, however, in citing California cases regarding the procedure for disqualification, as the current version of the corresponding California statute differs significantly from the 
Guam statute.}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 See Penthouse Int\rquote l, Ltd. v. Super. Ct.}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , 187 Cal. Rptr. 535, 538 (Ct. App. 1982) (discussing impact 
of 1981 amendments).}}}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 6}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 But the challenged judge\rquote 
s review of the sufficiency of the statement is limited to determining whether the statement is formally defective or legally insufficient.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13699782\charrsid409746 See }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4992648\charrsid409746  \'b6\'b6 12, 19, 22}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
A statement is formally defective if it is improperly served, not verified, or untimely.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  \'b6}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4992648\charrsid409746 \'b6}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 11-14 (citing 7 GCA \'a7 6107); }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 see also Krebs v. L.A. Ry. Corp.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 61 P.2d 931}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4992648\charrsid409746 , 933-34}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (Cal. 1936) (affirming judge\rquote 
s striking of untimely request for disqualification).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746\charrsid409746 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe255\langnp2057\langfenp255\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Legal Sufficiency of Van Dox\rquote 
s Statement of Objection
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 7}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 A statement is legally insufficient if, on its face, it fails to allege }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 any facts }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 that would serve as
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  ground}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 s}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 for disqualification}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  under Guam law}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746  . . . }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7420773\charrsid409746  10 \'b6}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  19}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (finding that 7 GCA \'a7 6107\rquote s requirement that the statement of objection }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10355610\charrsid409746 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
set[] forth the fact or facts constituting the ground of the disqualification of such Justice or Judge}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10355610\charrsid409746 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 mandates that a statement of objection include facts that would serve as a ground for disqualification under 7 GCA \'a7 6105)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10355610\charrsid409746  (quoting 7 GCA \'a7 6107)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 8}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Because the test is whether }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 any}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  facts }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7500552\charrsid409746 
supporting disqualification }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 are alleged, it is irrelevant whether the allegations show }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 probable}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  bias or prejudice.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "
 }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Collins}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  I}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
78 P.2d at 759 (emphasis added); }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 see also}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Ex Parte Harrington}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 197 P.2d 783, 78}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13709466\charrsid409746 4-8}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 5 (Cal. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746 
Dist. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Ct. App. 1948) (requi
ring referral even though the statement of objection contained conclusions, because it also contained some factual allegations, namely, that extensive adverse pre-trial publicity had created a sentiment making an impartial trial before any judge in the co
unty improbable, that the judge had ex parte conversations with a deputy district attorney and others about the case in connection with proceedings before another judge}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1650920\charrsid409746 , and}
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746  that}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1650920\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6697534\charrsid409746 
the judge }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1650920\charrsid409746 had thereby learned the}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  facts of the case and nature of charges).}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 A statement of objection may be sufficient to require referral, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Collins}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  I}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ,
}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
78 P.2d at 759, but insufficient to meet the higher standard required for disqualification after referral.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Collins v}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Nelson}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  (}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 Collins II}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 )}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, 106 P.2d 39, 41 (Cal. Dist. Ct. App. 1940)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  (explaining that}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5254983\charrsid409746 , }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 after }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5254983\charrsid409746 Co}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746 
llins I}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5254983\charrsid409746  ordered remand}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2588252\charrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5254983\charrsid409746 and referral, the referral judge denied the motion for disqualification, but finding that the issue had been abandoned on appeal)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 9}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 If a statement fails to allege }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 any }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
of the grounds for disqualification found in 7 GCA \'a7 6105,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  
it is legally insufficient and may be stricken by the challenged judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7420773\charrsid409746 Johnny}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7420773\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13709466\charrsid409746  10 \'b6 20}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7420773\charrsid409746  (emphasis added).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Further, a statement of objection is legally insufficient if it includes only conclusory or irrelevant statements, such as:}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746\charrsid409746 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13709466\charrsid409746 [C]}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 onclusions; references to copious transcripts without citation to specific excerpts; allegations of facts not pertinent or approp
riate to the issues to be determined in the hearing; material not legally indicative of bias or prejudice, such as judicial opinions expressed in the discharge of litigation and legal rulings; judicial reactions based on actual observance in participation
 in legal proceedings; and references to circumstances so inconsequential as to be no indication whatsoever of hostility and nonprobative of any bias or prejudice.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In re Morelli}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ,}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \~}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 91 Cal. Rptr. 72, 88}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 (Ct}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13709466\charrsid409746 
. App. 1970)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 see also People v. Sweeney}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 357 P.2d 1049, 1053 (Cal. 1961) (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
A statement that contains nothing but conclusions and sets forth no facts constituting a ground of disqualification may be ignored or stricken from the files by the trial judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ); }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. McCullogh}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 223 P.2d 37, 42 (Cal. Ct. App. 1950) (finding that referral was not required where the request was }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 based entirely upon a misconception of the law}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ); }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Peop}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746 
le v. Nola}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 n}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 14 P.2d 880, 883 (Cal.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746  Dist.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 Ct. App. 1932) (finding that referral was not required where alleged facts supporting disqualification were }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 feeble and insignificant,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 namely judge\rquote s denial of motion for postponement of trial and his statement that he was opposed to having cases of this kind continued).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 30}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In determining whether a statement of objection contains sufficient f
acts to require referral to another judge, a reviewing court cannot }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
take cognizance of the analysis and explanations of the trial judge,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  because these are }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \lquote the type of thing}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746 [s]}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  that such another judge would consider in resolving the issue if it were put to him.\rquote }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In re Marriage of Lemen}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 170 Cal. Rptr. 642, 653 (Ct. App. 1980) (quoting }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In re Morelli}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 91 Cal.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746  Rptr. at }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 90).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2835278\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}
{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Title 7 GCA \'a7 6105, which }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13709466\charrsid409746 is derived from 28 U.S.C. \'a7 455,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  provides the grounds for disqualification.}{
\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \li0\ri0\sb100\sa120\sbauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid660832 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs16\cf1\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\insrsid11086846  }{\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  The comment to 7 GCA }{\cf18\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \'a7 }{
\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 6105 explains that the statute originated from 28 U.S.C. }{\cf18\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \'a7 455.}{\insrsid11086846  }{\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Because Guam\rquote s statute governing the }{
\i\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 grounds }{\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 for disqualification is derived from a federal statute, federal cases interpreting the analogous federal statute may be persuasive.}{\insrsid11086846  }{
\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Federal cases regarding the }{\i\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 procedure}{\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  for disqualification, however, interpret a statute that has significant differences from Guam\rquote 
s procedural statute.}{\insrsid11086846  }{\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 For example, in the federal courts, the judge trying the case generally has a duty to rule on the motion for disqualification.}{\i\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  In re Bernard
}{\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , 31 F.3d 842, 843 (9th Cir. 1994); }{\i\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 United States v. Shibley}{\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , 112 F. Supp. 734, 748 (S.D. Cal. 1953) (\'93
The federal law does not allow, as does the California statute, another judge to be called in to pass on the question of disqualification.\'94).}}}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petitioner argues that subsections 6105(a) and (b)(1) apply, and it is facially apparent that no other subsections apply.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Subsections 6105(a) and (b)(1) state that, unless the judge completely discloses the reasons for disqualification and the parties agree to allow the judge to continue to hear the case, a judge is required to recuse himself, }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 (a) . . .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 in any proceeding in which his or her impartiality might reasonably be qu}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746 
estioned . . . . [and] (b) (1) [w]}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 here he or she has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party . . . .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "
 }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7 6105}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14133\charrsid409746 (a), (b)(1)}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 2}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab Under subsection 6105(a), what matters is not }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 actual bias,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  but }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 the appearance of bias.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Dizon v. }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746 Super. Ct.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3824235\charrsid409746  (People)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 1998 Guam 3 \'b6 10 n.3.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The appearance of bias is judged from the standard of a }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 reasonable person}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  who knows all the facts, and understands the }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 contexts of the jurisdictions, parties, and controversies involved,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  including such }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
realities of the Guam judicial system}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  as the relatively small number of lawyers in the Guam bar and }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 the nature of Guam families.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\chshdng0\chcfpat0\chcbpat8\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Ada v. Gutierrez}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2000 Guam 22 \'b6\'b6 12-13.
\par }\pard\plain \s33\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Dizon}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , for example,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
a superior court judge failed to disclose to the parties that he had received a letter from a Ninth Circuit judge encouraging a quick resolution of the case, and, when confronted, the superior court judge delayed production of the letter.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 1998 Guam 3 \'b6 3.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Although there was no evidence of actual bias, this court found that there was an appearance of impropriety.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11696216\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11696216\charrsid409746 \'b6 15.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4877511\charrsid409746 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 \fs24\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 4}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Ordinarily, a judge\rquote 
s antipathy for or bias against an attorney is not sufficient grounds for disqualification of the judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
In re Beard}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 811 F.2d 818, 830 (4th Cir. 1987).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 But }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 bias in favor of or ag
ainst an attorney can certain}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11696216\charrsid409746 ly result in}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  bias toward the party.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 United States v. Ritter}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, 540 F.2d 459, 462 (10th Cir. 1976).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
For bias against an attorney to require disqualification, the bias must be }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 of a continuing and personal nat
ure and not simply bias against the attorney because of his conduct.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In re Beard}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 811 F.2d at 830; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 see also}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746  United States v. Donato}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 , 99 F.3d 426, 435 (D.C. Cir. 1996) (}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 [N]egative comments directed by a trial judge to a defendant or her counsel will warrant reversal \lquote 
if they reveal such a high degree of favoritism or antagonism as to make fair judgment impossible.\rquote }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 
) (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 Litecky v. United States}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 , 510 U.S. 540, 555 (1994));}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1185908\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1185908\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 United States v. Jacobs}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1185908\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , 855 F.2d 652, }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid3621159\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 656 }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1185908\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 n.2 (9th Cir. 1988) (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1185908\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 These statutory provisions [governing disqualification, 28 U.S.C. \'a7\'a7\loch\f0 
 144, 455] require such virulent personal bias or prejudice against the attorney as to amount to a bias against the party.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1185908\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 );}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  United States v. Burt}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 765 F}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11696216\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
2d 136}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11696216\charrsid409746 4, 1368 (9th Cir. 1985) (affirming the trial court\rquote s denial of}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 disqualification where bias or prejudice against attorney was }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
not so virulent here as to result in material harm to [the] defense}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 )}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14109949\charrsid409746 ; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14109949\charrsid409746 United States v. Panzardi-Alvarez}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14109949\charrsid409746 , 678 F. Supp. 353, 359 (D.P.R. 1988) (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14109949\charrsid409746 [A] judge\rquote s p
erceived attitude or behavior toward an attorney could compel disqualification, since certainly such behavior could lead to an objective impression of partiality.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14109949\charrsid409746 )}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 5}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Similarly, disqualifying bias must normally stem from extrajudicial sources, but ther
e may be an exception where }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3286721\charrsid409746 \lquote }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 such pervasive bias and prejudice is shown by otherwise judicial conduct as would constitute bias against a party.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3286721\charrsid409746 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Whitehurst v. Wright}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 592 F.2d 834, 838 (5th Cir. 1979)}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746  (quoting }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746 Davis v. Bd. of Sch. Comm\rquote rs of Mobile County}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746  517 F.2d 1044, 1051 (5th Cir. 1975))}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ; }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 see also}{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746  Litecky}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 , 510 U.S. at 554 (}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 [P]redispositions developed during the course of a trial will sometimes (albeit rarely) suffice.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12678319\charrsid409746 );}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 United States v. Whitman}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
, 209 F.3d 619, 625-26 (6th Cir. 2000)\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
[T]here is no evidence that the district judge was actually swayed by bias in this matter . . . . However, the district judge\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 
s lengthy harangue [of counsel] in this case had the unfortunate effect of creating the impression that the impartial administr\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ation of the law was not his prim}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid11696216\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ary concern}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 .}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 ). 
\par }\pard\plain \s33\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 6}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Further, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
[a] judge is disqualified if he has stated that a party has willfully sworn falsely and that the judge would have}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746  no confidence in his testimony;}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  or that defendant ha}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746 d deliberately perjured himself}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  or ha}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746 d willfully misstated the facts}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  or knowingly made false statements in an affidavit.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Taliaferro v. Taliaferro}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 21 Cal. Rptr. 864, 867 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746 Dist. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Ct. App. 1962) (citations omitted).
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\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 7}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petitioner\rquote 
s statement of objection sought to disqualify Judge Unpingco from presiding over the case }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
on the grounds and for the reasons stated in}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  prior motions to disqualify Judge Unpingco in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , CM0867-05, and in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto v. Gutierrez}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , CV 1011-02, as 
well as the Petition for Writ and supporting memorandum in }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Gutierrez v. Superior Court}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, WRP06-001, which Petitioner attached and incorporated by reference.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs24\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs15\cf1\super\kerning24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  Petitioner\rquote s failure to cite specific excerpts of those documents might have been sufficient g
rounds to reject his statement of objection.}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 See In re Morelli}{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 ,}{\i\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \~}{
\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 91 Cal. Rptr. at 88 (stating that a statement of objection providing only references to copious transcripts without citation to specific excerpts would be legally insufficient).}{
\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 The lower court did not strike the statement of objection on those grounds, and did not raise the issue in this court.}}}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 8}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Petitioner argues that disqualification is supported by the Lujan firm\rquote 
s prior representation of the judge\rquote s parents and employment of his brother.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Normally, a judge need only be concerned about a party\rquote s affiliation to themselves and }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
those family members in their households.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Ada}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7940059\charrsid409746 , 2000 Guam 22}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746  \'b6 20 n.3 (citing Model Code of Judicial Conduct}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Canon 3(E)(1)(c) (1990)).}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
When a judge\rquote s child works for a law firm arguing in front of a judge, courts have held that disqualification is warranted only }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 if the child would receive future employment bonuses based upon his or her parent\rquote s favorable rulin
g for the firm or if the child has such a high position in the firm that a favorable ruling would directly benefit him or her}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid602556\charrsid409746  . . . }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  \'b6 20.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Ada}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , for example, the court held that the judge\rquote s sister\rquote 
s former employment was not grounds for disqualification.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  \'b6 21 (}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Because Marilyn Manibusan\rquote s work for the Democratic Party has ended, we find that her past actions do not serve as a basis for recusing Judge Manibusan.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [3}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 9}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , Judge Maraman determined that Judge Unpingco\rquote s impartiality could reasonably be questioned in a case involving the Lujan firm.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
While that ruling is not binding in this case, that judicial determination may contribute to an appearance of bias here, where the same law firm is involved.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 See Selkridge v. United of Omaha Life Ins.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Co.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11696216\charrsid409746 , 360 F.3d 155,}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5247477\charrsid409746  170}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 (3d Cir. 2004) (finding appearance of partiality where judge had voluntarily recused himself in numerous other cases involving the same attorney and judge had indicated that he was upset by the attorney\rquote s personal attack).}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 But cf. United States v. Merkt}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 794 F.2d 950, 960 (5th Cir. 1986) (finding that judge\rquote 
s voluntary recusal without explanation in previous case involving the same defendant did not require recusal in present case because the facts did not suggest an appearance of partiality).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 40]\tab }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Maraman based her decision on intemperate comments in Judge Unpingco\rquote s answer to the Lujan firm\rquote s request for disqualification in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , including a lengthy harangue of the Lujan firm that 
questioned the ethics and honesty of the firm and its client, and complained of the impact of the Lujan firm\rquote s motion on himself and his family.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10835351\charrsid409746 See }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12540668\charrsid409746 Petition, }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 Ex. 2(A)(3}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 ), }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 
Decision & Order}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 People v. Yingling}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 , No. CF0454-03, at 6-8}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (Guam Super. Ct.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746  June 15}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2005).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid10835351\charrsid409746 
\chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s28\qj \li0\ri90\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin90\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs16\fs24\cf1\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 In his }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Yingling }
{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Answer, Judge Unpingco indicated that his strongly-worded comments were not made out of bitterness, but out of a desire to teach attorneys to show greater respect to the judiciary.}{
\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(2), }{\fs24\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Answer to Yingling\rquote 
s Objection & Mot. for Recusal, }{\i\fs24\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Yingling}{\fs24\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , No. CF0454-03, at 1.}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{
\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 After the }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Yingling}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
 decision, Judge Unpingco criticized Judge Maraman for not acknowledging this disclaimer.}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
For example, Judge Unpingco wrote in }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Akimoto}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  that:
\par }\pard \s28\qj \li720\ri810\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin810\lin720\itap0\pararsid16134212 {\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Judge Maraman
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 [] blatantly ignored this Court\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 \hich\f0 s clear statements that \'93\loch\f0 
These words are written not out of bitterness, only hope for improved collegiality before the bar, and increased respect among attorneys, whose role as judicial officers should be remembered as they\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
\hich\f0 tread the solemn halls of justice,\'94\loch\f0  in the }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Yingling}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{
\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Answer}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 , and \'93\loch\f0 
I wrote as I did, not to show disdain for the attorneys or their client, but to highlight the disregard they have shown for the judicial process in their\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0  manner of making such a motion[]\'94\loch\f0  in
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 the }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 A.B. Won Pat}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{
\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Disqualification Statement}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 .}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{
\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 It is beyond this Court\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 s comprehension how Judge Maraman could overlook or outright ignore my reasons for propounding a strongly worded }{
\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Answer }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 in }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Yingling}{
\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , that is, to chastise unbecoming conduct in order to u\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 phold re\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 spect for the judicial process.
\par }\pard \s28\qj \li0\ri90\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin90\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 {\fs24\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(5), Decision & Order, }{
\i\fs24\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Akimoto}{\fs24\cf1\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , No. CV1011-02, at 27.}{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 In }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Whitman}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , a trial}{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 court judge similarly defended his intemperate remarks as being intended to \'93\loch\f0 \hich\f0 educat[e] the bar,\'94\loch\f0 \hich\f0 
 and to \'93\loch\f0 improve the practi\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 ce of law.\'94}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 209 F.3d at 625.}{
\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 In ordering reassignment of the case on reman\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 d, the Sixth Circuit responded:
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li720\ri810\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin810\lin720\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs24\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 With all due deference to the district judge, the primary function of a judge is neither to \'93\loch\f0 \hich\f0 educat[e] the bar\'94\loch\f0 \hich\f0  nor to \'93\loch\f0 
improve the practice of the \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 law.\'94}{\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 Above all else, the mission of a federal judge is to 
\'93\loch\f0 administer justice without respect to persons, and . . . faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon [him] . . . under the Constitution and laws of the \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 United States.\'94
}{\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 28 U.S.C. \'a7\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  453 (judicial oath of office).
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 {\i\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Id.}}}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 These facts suggest that disqualification could potentially be warranted.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Whitman}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , 209 F.3d at 625-26 (finding appearance of impropriety based partly on judge\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 s }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 lengthy harangue}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  of counsel).}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\langnp2057\insrsid12659492\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s28\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\noline\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16134212 \fs20\lang1033\langfe255\kerning1\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\af34\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp255 {
\cs16\fs24\cf1\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 We note that \'93\lquote \loch\f0 
an attorney [may not] be allowed to use her calculated personal attacks on a sitting judge as a te\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 chnique to prevent that judge f\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 r\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 o\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
m presiding over any of her cases . . . .\hich\f0 \rquote \'94}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Selkridge}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 , 360 F.3d at 168 (qu\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 oting }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 United States v. Roebuck}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
, 289 F. Supp. 2d 678, 682 (D.V.I. 2003)) (alterations in original).}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 \hich\f0 Rather, \'93\loch\f0 [i]t is [the judge\hich\f0 
\rquote \loch\f0 s] reaction to counsel\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 \hich\f0 s [provocation] that raises the difficult issues presented here.\'94}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\i\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Id.}{\fs24\cf1\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  at 169.}}}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [4}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 1}{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco continued to express his displeasure with the Lujan firm even after the 
}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Yingling }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ruling.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, for example, he accused the firm of judge-shopping and using the media to promote its motion to the detriment of the judge and his family, and he implied that the firm\rquote s statement of objection was false or misleading.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4809434\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(5), }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Decision & Order, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , No. C}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 V1011-02, at }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 27}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746  n.12}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 30}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 
; Petition, Ex. 2(A)(6), Decision & Order, }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 Akimoto}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 , No. CV1011-02, at 15.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6895261\charrsid409746 In his answer in the case before this court, dated November 22, 2006, Judge Unpingco again }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14382196\charrsid409746 accused the Lujan firm of judge-}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6895261\charrsid409746 shopping.}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 In the }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6895261\charrsid409746 Akimoto}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6895261\charrsid409746  decision, he}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  attacked Judge Maraman\rquote 
s ruling, and questioned whether her decision was based on her alleged bias in favor of the Lujan firm and her alleged bias against him.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 at 32-33.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Such remarks may }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2036655\charrsid409746 provide a factual basis for disqualification, as they }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 suggest }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2036655\charrsid409746 that the bias may have been }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2036655\charrsid409746 pervasive,}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2036655\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746 Whitehurst}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746 
, 592 F.2d at 838, }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2036655\charrsid409746 and }{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2036655\charrsid409746 of a
}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12668512\charrsid409746  continuing and personal}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2036655\charrsid409746  nature}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10305145\charrsid409746  and not simply bias against the attorney because of his conduct}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  In re Beard}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, 811 F.2d at 830.}{\cs16\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13069000\charrsid409746 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
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\cs16\fs24\super\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \chftn }{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 
While the allegations of bias against the Lujan firm support referral in this case, allegations of bias against an attorney may not always require referral.}{\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 
\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 For example, if an attorney alleged only a single instance of bias against the attorney, he woul\hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 d have failed to allege facts supporting a finding of a continuing or pervasive bias.}{
\fs24\insrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0  }{\fs24\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \hich\af0\dbch\af34\loch\f0 Even if two or more instances of bias were alleged against an attorney, the allegations may be so }{
\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 \'93feeble and insignificant\'94 that referral is not required.}{\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid11086846  }{\i\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Nolan}{
\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 , 14 P.2d at 883; }{\i\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 see also }{\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Flamm, }{
\i\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846 Judicial Disqualification}{\fs24\cf18\dbch\af0\insrsid13844776\charrsid11086846  \'a7 17.6, p. 504 (\'93
[T]ransfer is unlikely to be permitted . . . where the grounds that are alleged to warrant the requested relief are speculative, subjective, without foundation, or patently frivolous.\'94) (footnotes omitted).}}}{
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\par }\pard\plain \s33\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab Judge Unpingco has suggested that the Lujan firm was dishonest or unethical, accusing the firm of: seeking disqualification in order to gain a tactical advantage at the expense of}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14175421\charrsid409746  himself and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746  his family,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  engaging in }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 underhanded}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  tactics; filing a }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 baseless and tasteless}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746  motion,
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  failing to make a reasona}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746 ble inquiry into relevant facts,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14175421\charrsid409746 
 making representations t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1904703\charrsid409746 hat were }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1904703\charrsid409746 suspicious}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1904703\charrsid409746  or untrue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ; making }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 untenable and disingenuous}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746  arguments,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  engaging in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 judge-shopping}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  and relying on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 innuendo and speculation}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  to support a motion.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4809434\charrsid409746 Petition, Ex. 2(A)(5), }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Decision & Order, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Akimoto}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5117465\charrsid409746 , at 9, 18, 30}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ; }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8354905\charrsid409746 Petition Ex. 2(A)(2), }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Answer to Yingling\rquote s Objection & Motion for Recusal, }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Yingling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , at 1, 5-6, 11, 13.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco\rquote s statements}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 
question the veracity and integrity of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  the Lujan firm}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 , and reflect his resentment against the firm.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746 On its face, these statements allege }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746 facts that would serve as grounds for disqualification under Guam law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746 
Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6 19; }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746 see also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Taliaferro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, 21 Cal. Rptr. at 867 (stating that a judge may be disqualified if he has stated that a party has willfully misstated the facts, sworn falsely, or deliberately perjured himself); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
United States v. Meyerson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 677 F. Supp. 1309, 1315 (S.D.N.Y. 1988) (granting disqualification where }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14382196\charrsid409746 the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 judge questioned his ability to remain impartial in light of his resentment of the attorney\rquote s unsupported assertions and tactics in attempting to disqualify the judge).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab  Based on the foregoing, we find that Judge Unpingco abused his discretion in finding that there were not any}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 facts }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10444031\charrsid409746 supporting}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  disqualification.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Johnny}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 2006 Guam 10 \'b6\'b6 19-20.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4877511\charrsid409746 Petitioner\rquote s statement of objection}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746  allege}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4877511\charrsid409746 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746  facts that would serve as grounds for recusal and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4877511\charrsid409746 therefore }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746 require}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4877511\charrsid409746 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13589809\charrsid409746  referral.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 We take no position, however, on the issue of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 whether}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746  the present facts would require disqualification.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 See Collins}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7420773\charrsid409746  I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 78 P.2d at 759 (finding that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746 probable bias or prejudice}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14112398\charrsid409746  is irrelevant to whether statement of objection requires referral to another judge).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746\charrsid409746 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s33 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s33\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid409746 
{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Timeliness of Van Dox\rquote s Statement of Objection
\par }\pard \s33\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid409746 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8987132\charrsid409746 4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Judge Unpingco also struck Van Dox\rquote s statement of objection because it was untimely, and therefore procedurally d
eficient.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16339381\charrsid409746 A trial court abuses its discretion when it erroneously denies as untimely a motion to disqualify.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082943\charrsid409746 Zilog, Inc}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16339381\charrsid409746 . v. }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746 Super. Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16339381\charrsid409746 , 104 Cal. Rptr. 2d 173, 177 (Ct. App. 2001).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Title 7 GCA \'a7 6107 requires that disqualification motions }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
be presented at the earliest practicable opportunity }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 after }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 . . . }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 discovery of the facts constituting the ground [for] disqualification, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
and in any event before the commencement of the hearing of any issue of fact in the action or proceeding before such . . . Judge.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 7 GCA \'a7
 6107.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 Similarly, the California statute governing the timeliness of statements of objecti}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 on provides that the statement }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 shall }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 be presented }{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 
at the earliest practicable opportunity after discovery of the facts constituting the ground for disqualification.}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 Cal. Code Civ. P
}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15956724\charrsid409746 roc}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 . }{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543430\charrsid409746 \'a7 }{
\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 170.3(c)(1) (Westlaw through 2007).}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6759502\charrsid409746 
Further California Code of Civil Procedure \'a7 170 is the source of 7 GCA \'a7 6107.}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6759502\charrsid409746 Therefore}{
\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 , California cases addressing the timeliness of a statement of objection may be persuasive.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5200521\charrsid409746 [45]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5200521\charrsid409746 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003438\charrsid409746 With respect to}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  the statutory provision requiring that disqualification be urged at the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
earliest practicable opportunity}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003438\charrsid409746 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003438\charrsid409746  the intention}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 is clear that failure to comply with the provision constitutes a waiver.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Caminetti v. Pac. Mut. Ins. Co. of Cal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, 139 P.2d 930, 933 (Cal. 1943) (finding objection was waived where party failed to request disqualificati}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 on until three months after the party}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 as}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 aware of the disqualifying facts and after an adverse ruling from the judge).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 But the timeliness requirement should be }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 liberally construed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 to promote justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7021233\charrsid409746 Eagle Maint.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  & Supply Co. v. }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746 Super. Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7021233\charrsid409746 , 16 Cal. Rptr. 745, 747 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7021233\charrsid409746 Dist. Ct. App. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 1961) (finding request for disqualification timely where it complied with }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 specific statutory limitations defined}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Cal. Code Civ. P.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13716111\charrsid409746  \'a7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  170.6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7021233\charrsid409746 (a)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 (2)); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 see also Hollingsworth v. }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238416\charrsid409746 Super. Ct.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 236 Cal. Rptr. 193, 196 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7021233\charrsid409746 Dist. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Ct. App. 1987) (stating that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 latitude [is] accorded [to] the timeliness of a statement of disqualification}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5200521\charrsid409746 6}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab The rule that a request for disqualification should be submitted prior to any hearing in the matter before the challenged judge }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 rests on the principle that a party may not gamble on a favorable decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Urias v. Harris Farms, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 285 Cal. Rptr. 659, 664 (Ct. App. 1991).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
Thus, a statement of objection is normally timely if it is submitted prior to any hearing before the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16204582\charrsid409746 challenged judge in the matter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Hollingsworth}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 236 Cal. Rptr. at 195-96 (holding that request for disqualification was timely }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14688261\charrsid409746 despite requirement of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 filing at }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 earliest practicable opportunity}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  because request was made prior to the court\rquote s announcement of i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14972078\charrsid409746 
ts tentative decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ); Cal. Jur. Judges \'a7 73 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
As a general rule, the statement should be filed before the matter involved is submitted for decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 ); }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13073741\charrsid409746 cf.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  Urias}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
, 285 Cal. Rptr. at 664-65 (finding request for disqualification timely even t
hough it was made post-judgment where party made request shortly after learning of potentially disqualifying facts and where challenged judge had not disclosed potentially disqualifying facts).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 But a statement may be untimely if a party waits until the eve of trial to request disqualification based on information made known months earlier.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 See People v. Panah}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7021233\charrsid409746 , 107 P.3d 790, 824}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  (Cal. 2005) (finding motion untimely where counsel was aware of facts as early as September but he waited to file until the eve of trial in November).
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 [4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5200521\charrsid409746 7}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16134212\charrsid409746 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 \tab Van Dox filed this case on April 10, 2006, and it was assigned to Judge Unpingco on April 17, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The Lujan firm filed its statement of objection four months later, on August 18, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 At that time,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 no hearings had yet commen
ced in the action before Judge Unpingco}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 , and the Lujan Firm had not}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16204582\charrsid409746  improperly }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16204582\charrsid409746 gamble[d] on a favorable decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 Urias}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 , 285 Cal. Rptr. at 664}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 Construing the timeliness requirement liberally, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 see Eagle Maintenance}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7021233\charrsid409746 16 Cal. Rptr. At 747}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10491350\charrsid409746 , we find that it}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  was an abuse of discretion for Judge Unpingco to strike the statement of objection as untimely.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 See }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Hollingsworth}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 , 236 Cal. Rptr. at 195-96.}{
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\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10444031\charrsid409746 supporting}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 
 disqualification, and because it was not untimely, the statement should have been referred to another judge.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 Having failed to file a timely}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13716111\charrsid409746  verified}{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  answer, Judge Unpingco waived his answer and consented to his disqualification.}{\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid409746  }{
\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 The Petition is therefore }{\b\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746 GRANTED}{
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\lang2057\langfe255\kerning0\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1468105\charrsid409746  shall not schedule any further proceedings in this case before Judge Unpingco, and shall reassign the case to another judge.}{
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