Judge uses law on his own

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Country: United States of America
State: MichiganSmall claims matter in Montcalm county Michigan. I sued a retailer. In small claims they can't be represented by an attorney. The judge got off the ench went to his chambers and found a law that gave them the profit end of the deal. They didn't present it the judge went and got it for them. Can he do this? Seems to be bias and ethically wrong for the judge to do the homework for them.

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If he knows of the law he can apply it--it is sometimes close to the line however and he cannot go off and research evidence...they have to be carefulappearing to be an advocate for one side...

单词	judge uses law on his own
释义	Judge uses law on his own Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: MichiganSmall claims matter in Montcalm county Michigan. I sued a retailer. In small claims they can't be represented by an attorney. The judge got off the ench went to his chambers and found a law that gave them the profit end of the deal. They didn't present it the judge went and got it for them. Can he do this? Seems to be bias and ethically wrong for the judge to do the homework for them. Answer If he knows of the law he can apply it--it is sometimes close to the line however and he cannot go off and research evidence...they have to be carefulappearing to be an advocate for one side...
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