Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – Fair Hearing – Bias – Previous Decision by Same Judge in Different Case Between Different Parties – Effect

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A previous decision by the same judge in a different case between different parties does not automatically create bias. The party alleging bias must show that the judge made up their mind in advance and is unlikely to approach the new case with an open…

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