Brief Tales From The Bench (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
Judges in their own courts have very considerable power. A judge may fine or send to prison anyone who improperly interrupts the proceedings. Only Parliament has a similar power. In order that the business of a court may be properly carried on, it is necessary for a judge to have this power. But it is just as important that he should not abuse it. It is very doubtful if today any judges abuse their power to fine or imprison for contempt of court. But undoubtedly from time to time judges do abuse their power by saying things which are hurtful to somebody and unnecessary for the purposes of the case. Judges are after all only human beings and must from time to time fail in the proper discharge of their duties. But a judge should at all times be on his guard against making this type of error. People are so very polite, not to say obsequious, to judges that there is a danger that a judge may think that he is just as important out of court as he is in court, when in fact he is not. It is the office which is important, not the man.
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