Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the public-law appeal was admissible despite the judge no longer serving and despite partly overreaching conclusions.
Decisione estratta
The appeal was in principle admissible against the cantonal recusal decision, and the judge's departure from office did not deprive it of purpose; however, conclusions beyond annulment were inadmissible.
Motivazione estratta
A recusal ruling is a final cantonal decision under the OJ. The continued interest persisted because prior acts of the judge could be affected. The remedy is cassatory, so a direct request that the Federal Court itself recuse the judge was not receivable.