Public-domain · open source
OpenJurist

Judge with interest

Defined in 1 dictionary — Case Law

Definitions from Case Law

From 9 U.S. 363 - Slacum v. Simms & Wise · 1809Most cited · 4 citing opinions

It cannot be doubted that if there had been a combination between the surety of the insolvent and the magistrate to grant the discharge, such surety could never plead that discharge in bar of this action... But being the same person, he is clearly incompetent. He is directly interested, and his interest appears upon the record.