Does the judge seek reconciliation if the case is confusing to him, or does he refer it to another judge?

Question : If a case becomes confusing to the judge, is it obligatory for him to refer it, or does the questioner become…?

Answer : If there is a judge whom he considers more knowledgeable than himself, there is no harm in referring it to him. However, if the judge is his equal or less knowledgeable, it is not permissible for him to refer it, because some judges do not possess the scrupulousness that would make them pause before ruling. But if he knows that there is a judge more knowledgeable and more versed in the conditions of the people than he is, let him refer it to him.