Ericsson and Jarrold (No.7)

The parties to this proceeding were Ericsson and Jarrold (No.7), with the matter heard by Judge Small. The core of the dispute involved an application by the father for the recusal of the judge.

The central legal issue before the court was whether there were grounds for the judge to recuse themselves from hearing the matter. This required an assessment of whether there was a reasonable apprehension of bias.

Judge Small dismissed the father's application for recusal. The court found that there was no reasonable apprehension of bias, and therefore no basis upon which the judge should disqualify themselves from the proceedings. Consequently, no order was made as to costs.