Judge Mаrtin tооk а cаse under advisement after bоth parties had completed the presentation of evidence and arguments. The case had been tried without a jury but involved a difficult fact issue of causation and a difficult issue of law.After the case had been under advisement for several weeks, Lawyer Lee, the plaintiff’s attorney, heard rumors that Judge Martin was having difficulty determining the issue of factual causation and was uncertain about the applicable law. Lawyer Lee telephoned Judge Martin, told her of the rumors he had heard, and asked Judge Martin if she would like to reopen the case for additional evidence and briefing from both parties. Thereafter, Judge Martin reopened the case for further testimony and requested supplementary briefs from both parties.Was it proper for Lawyer Lee to communicate with Judge Martin?