In what circumstances will a judge ask questions to a plaintiff's counsel in a civil case?

in the evidence are resolved insofar as possible." ( People v. Carlucci (1979) 23 Cal.3d 249, 255, 152 Cal.Rptr. 439, 590 P.2d 15 ; see also Conservatorship of Pamela J. (2005) 133 Cal.App.4th 807, 827, 35 Cal.Rptr.3d 228.) " [I]t has been repeatedly held that if a judge [wishes] to be further informed on certain points mentioned in the testimony it is entirely proper for [the judge] to ask proper questions for the purpose of developing all the facts in regard to them. Considerable latitude is allowed the judge in this respect as long as a fair trial is indicated [to both parties]. Courts are established to discover where lies the truth when issues are contested, and the final responsibility to see that justice is done rests with the judge. " ( People v. Carlucci , supra , 23 Cal.3d at p. 255, 152 Cal.Rptr. 439, 590 P.2d 15.)