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KKO 1392/2001 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding a judge's recusal due to being a bank branch manager.

Case Number KKO 1392/2001
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the recusal of a judge who was also the supervisor of the defendant bank's branch. The applicant argued the judge's dual role created an appearance of bias, while the court found no actual conflict of interest. The decision rests on the principle that holding a supervisory position in a bank does not automatically disqualify a judge from hearing cases involving that bank.

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Laki oikeudenkäyntijärjestystä (1020/1999) 10 §; Laki oikeudenkäyntijärjestystä (1020/1999) 11 §: A judge's supervisory role in a bank does not constitute a ground for recusal if no actual conflict of interest exists.

Keywords

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judicial recusal conflict of interest bank supervisor appearance of bias Korkein oikeus oikeudenkäyntilaki procedural fairness

Cited Legislation

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Laki oikeudenkäyntijärjestystä 10 §
Laki oikeudenkäyntijärjestystä 11 §

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Velkomusasian oli käsitellyt ja ratkaissut tuomari, joka asiaa käsitellessään oli kantajana olevan liikepankin konttorin valvoja. Kysymys tuomarin esteellisyydestä. Ks. KKO:2001:69