The cross motion for recusal was properly denied. There was no statutory basis for recusal (see Judiciary Law § 14), and the court's decision to continue to preside over the case constituted a proper exercise of its considerable discretion to determine whether recusal was warranted for bias or prejudice (see Matter of Smith,
Also correct was the court's conclusion as to the enforceability...
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