Whether the justice of the peace office had to be recused for appearance of bias due to an employee’s family relationship with the deceased
Yes. The professional proximity between the deceased’s daughter and the office could create an objective appearance of bias.
Under Art. 47(1)(f) and 48 CPC, recusal is required when objective circumstances raise doubts about impartiality. Because the daughter worked within the same office handling her father’s estate, third parties could reasonably fear prejudice.