Woman to sue State over judge's bid to instigate 'romantic relationship'

The woman said she 'believed his body language clearly indicated that he was pursuing an inappropriate romantic relationship'. Picture: iStock

A young mother who claims a judge repeatedly contacted her in a bid to instigate an "inappropriate romantic relationship" is to sue the State for damages.

The woman alleges the judge, who was hearing her family law case, contacted her on a number of occasions, often making reference to her physical appearance.