MTGLQ Investors, LP v. Wellington

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Plaintiff, VS. Case No. 17-CV-487-KG-LF MONICA L. WELLINGTON, Defendant. ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DISQUALIFY This matter comes before the Court on Defendant Monica L. Wellington’s and Movant David Wellington’s Motion to Disqualify Judge Gonzales filed on June 18, 2024. (Doc. 322). Finding no reason for disqualification, the Court DENIES Defendant’s and Movant’s Motion.! IT IS ORDERED.

A] judge has as strong a duty to sit when there is no legitimate reason to recuse as he does to recuse when the law and facts require.” Nichols v. Alley, 71 F.3d 347, 351 (10th Cir. 1995) (citations omitted).