Whether the entire office of the Justice of peace of Broye–Vully had to be recused due to appearance of bias
Yes. The professional ties between B.________ and other office members could objectively create an appearance of partiality in the succession matter.
Recusal is warranted only for serious reasons, but the appearance of impartiality under Art. 47 CPC is sufficient when objective facts could make the authority seem biased. Here, regular professional relations between B.________ and the office members justified recusal.