.Guest editorialThe section of the code (669.2) that Bennett cited is normally used when a judge dies or is otherwise unable to continue sitting on a case.Basically it says that as long as 'no evidence has been called' another judge of the same jurisdiction is allowed to hear and decide the case - including calling adjournments.It's usually used in the case of a judge who dies while on the job ... the key here is that 'evidence has not actually been called' which may be why she was so careful to...
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