Morneau v. Sims et al

Filing 94

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Signed by Honorable Barry A. Bryant on December 23, 2013. (mll)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
TEXARKANA DIVISION
SANDRA KELLOG MORNEAU
v.

PLAINTIFF
Case No. 4:12-cv-4109

MARK D. SIMS, et al

DEFENDANT

ORDER
On December 5, 2013, the Honorable Susan O. Hickey referred a Motion for Leave to
Proceed In Forma Pauperis (ECF No. 91) and Motion to Appoint Counsel (ECF No. 92) to the
undersigned. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455(a), “[a]ny justice, judge, or magistrate judge of the United
States shall disqualify himself in any proceeding in which his impartiality might reasonably be
questioned.” In this case the undersigned has long time friendship with one of the Defendants and
feels recusal is appropriate.
The undersigned therefore disqualifies himself from further participation in this case.
SIGNED this 23rd day of December 2013.
/s/ Barry A. Bryant
HON. BARRY A. BRYANT
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

-1-