Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introductory materials -- Sources of the law on disqualification -- Peremptory disqualification -- Disqualification in federal court -- Title 28 U.S.C. section 144 -- Title 28 U.S.C. section 455 -- The interplay between sections 144 and 455 -- Disqualification in northeastern states -- Disqualification in southeastern states -- Disqualification in north central states -- Disqualification in south central states -- Disqualification in northwestern states -- Disqualification in southwestern states -- Procedural issues -- Timeliness -- The burden of proof -- Deciding the motion -- Factors militating against disqualification -- Waiver -- Strategic motions -- Post-disqualification procedure -- Disqualification in special types of proceedings -- Appellate remedies -- The standard of review.