Can a judge order a judgment based upon findings made by another judge?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Kelly v. Sparkling Water Co., 334 P.2d 210 (Cal. App. 1959):
In David v. Goodman, 114 Cal.App.2d 571, 250 P.2d 704, 706, the appellant contended that 'a trial court is without power to enter a judgment based upon findings made by another judge.' Upholding the contention, the court stated (114 Cal.App.2d at page 574, 250 P.2d at page 706):
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