Naim Lone v Michael Petrou
There is no objective basis for recusal as alleged bias is not substantiated; the applications for recusal and stay are totally without merit, and the Ministry of Justice has no jurisdiction to investigate judicial decisions. The judge is duty-bound to conclude the proceedings.
- Parties
- Claimant: Naim Lone; Defendant: Michael Petrou
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 22 December 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Solicitor Client Detailed Costs Assessment / Ruling on Recusal and Stay Applications
- Outcome
- Applications for recusal and stay dismissed; certified as totally without merit.
- Legal Topics
- Recusal of Judge, Stay of Proceedings, Solicitors Act 1974, Indemnity Principle, Civil Restraint Orders
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Parties
Naim Lone
Claimant
Michael Petrou
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Solicitor Client Detailed Costs Assessment / Ruling on Recusal and Stay Applications
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the judge should recuse himself due to alleged bias
- 2 Whether proceedings should be stayed pending Ministry of Justice investigation
- 3 Whether costs orders and assessments were properly made
Ratio Decidendi
There is no objective basis for recusal as alleged bias is not substantiated; the applications for recusal and stay are totally without merit, and the Ministry of Justice has no jurisdiction to investigate judicial decisions. The judge is duty-bound to conclude the proceedings.
Court Disposition
Applications for recusal and stay dismissed; certified as totally without merit.
Orders
- Judge declines to recuse himself.
- Stay pending Ministry of Justice investigation refused.
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