Robin Farms, Inc. v. Bartholome, 989 S.W.2d 238 (1999)

Citation: Robin Farms, Inc. v. Bartholome, 989 S.W.2d 238 (1999)
Parent Document: Robin Farms, Inc. v. Bartholome, 989 S.W.2d 238 (1999)
Jurisdiction: Missouri (state)
Effective Date: 1999-04-06
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2453209/robin-farms-inc-v-bartholome/ ↗

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[a]n objective standard creates problems in implementation. Judges must imagine how a reasonable, well-informed observer of the judicial system would react. Yet the judge does not stand outside the system; as a dispenser rather than a recipient or observer of decisions, the judge understands how professional standards and the desire to preserve one’s reputation often enforce the obligation to administer justice impartially, even when an observer might be suspicious. Judges asked to recuse themselves hesitate to impugn their own standards; judges sitting in review of others do not like to cast aspersions. Yet drawing all inferences favorable to the honesty and care of the judge whose conduct has been questioned could collapse the appearance of impropriety standard under § 455(a) 4

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