Juanita Recuses Herself from a Case That Involves a Company

question 54

Multiple Choice

Juanita recuses herself from a case that involves a company where her sister serves as a board member.This is an example of which disqualification requirement under Canon 3C(1) of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges of the ABA?

• A)Juanita has personal knowledge of the case's disputed facts.
• B)The law firm where Juanita used to work is handling the case.
• C)Juanita's is related to an attorney involved in the case.
• D)An immediate family member has a financial interest in a case's party.

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