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Judge Waldemar Senyk Recusal (56-CV-13-228)

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Issuing body
Otter Tail County District Court
Case number
56-CV-13-228
Filed
January 31, 2013
Document type
Notice of recusal
Result
Judge Senyk recused from the case.
Primary issue
Whether his prior acquaintance and discussion created an appearance of bias.
Length
1 page

About this document

Judge Senyk recused three days after the case was filed. His handwritten explanation states that he knew Robert and Lois Russell and had discussed the fire damage to their newly renovated home with Robert Russell.

Why this document matters

The notice records Judge Senyk’s conclusion in his own words: “I would appear biased.” It was the first of three judicial recusals recorded in this case.

Source note: This is a Minnesota Judicial Branch court record obtained through Minnesota Court Records Online. Consult the original PDF for the authoritative handwriting, signature, filing stamp, and formatting.

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Read the handwritten explanation

Accessible transcription

I am acquainted with Robert and Lois Russell and have spoken to Mr. Russell about the fire damage to their newly renovated home. I would appear biased.

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The Justice-Denied editorial team publishes records-based reporting focused on judicial conduct, evidence, transparency, and accountability.