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Edgewater magistrate foregoes live testimony; matters considered from written submissions
Summary
With no parties present at the Aug. 8 session, the Special Magistrate said he would forego opening statements and swearing of witnesses and would consider the matters submitted in writing; he also reported no ex parte communications and then adjourned.
The Special Magistrate announced at the start of the Aug. 8 session that, because no parties were present, he would "forego the opening statement and swearing in of witnesses and consider the matters submitted by writing." He added that he had had no ex parte communications regarding the matters on the calendar.
The magistrate repeatedly noted the absence of any persons present to hear cases and concluded the brief docket after announcing the compliance finding and the waiver/sanctions item; he then adjourned the meeting. The hearing record does not include live testimony or identification of affected parties on the record.
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