Acting CJ recuses herself from hearing Deputy Registrar’s motion against AG

Acting Chief Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards has recused herself from hearing the motion filed by Deputy Registrar of Deeds Zanna Frank against Attorney-General Basil Williams, who is accused of obstructing her in the performance of her duties.

Stabroek News was told that when the case came up two weeks ago, Justice Cummings-Edwards, who was part of the panel that interviewed Frank for the job, transferred the matter to Justice Brassington Reynolds.

The acting Chief Justice is a member of the Judicial