James Skelly Wright
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“the crushing of the Timbalier Bay occurred through no fault of the McCool or her tow.”
“He is entitled, therefore, to $1,088 for loss of earnings and $5,000 for pain and suffering.”
“Both to blame.”
“the ease will be remanded to the Deputy Commissioner with instructions to permit the substitution of the administrator of Mrs. Williams’ succession, or in the absence of an administrator, her heirs, and to continue the proceeding until final adjudication.”
“Motion denied.”
“The motion to remand is accordingly denied.”
“the temporary injunction should be granted.”
“that suggestion is inappropriate.”
“Decree for libelant.”
“Consequently, he must be acquitted of the charge of malpractice.”
Caseload & timing
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The reviewed district-court decisions span maritime injury and collision, taxation, school desegregation, tort, labor, administrative benefits, cargo, and commercial disputes. The publication-selected set cannot support a career-wide caseload estimate.
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