SCOLLAN & ALLAMBY

In the matter of *Scollans & Allamby*, heard before Judge Cole, the father sought to recuse the trial judge, exclude a family report, and refer counsel to the professional conduct board. These applications were made during a voir dire hearing.

The central legal issues before the court were whether the trial judge should be recused due to apprehended bias, whether the family report was admissible, and whether counsel's conduct warranted referral to the professional conduct board.

Judge Cole dismissed the father's application. The court adjourned the proceedings to a future date for a callover and potential trial listing, requiring personal attendance of the parties and properly instructed counsel, or the file principal if counsel were unavailable. The parties were also ordered to provide a case outline, including a summary of argument with a minute of orders sought and a trial plan detailing the estimated length and witnesses.