Robert Andrew Ainsworth Jr.
Judge Ainsworth no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Ainsworth decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
Applies a substantial-evidence standard when reviewing administrative factfinding and the inferences drawn from it.
“We hold that the findings of the Administrative Law Judge are supported by substantial evidence, and that they warrant the inferences drawn from them.”
Requires a clear violation of a court order before sustaining contempt.
“The bankruptcy judge’s order did not clearly invoke the power provided by Rule 26(c)(1), and did not specifically order that the deposition not be taken.”
Procedural preferences
Allows amendment and factual development when some securities theories may be viable even though other claims were properly dismissed.
“The judgment is affirmed in part and reversed in part, and the case is remanded for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.”
Remands for a threshold standing inquiry when the record does not establish a protectable interest in the place searched.
“the proper disposition of this case is to vacate and remand to allow Garza to establish, if he can, “whether petitioner had an interest in the searched premises that was protectible” under the fourth amendment.”
Cautions
Treats appellate filing deadlines as jurisdictional but permits the trial court to determine whether a timely extension-period filing reflects excusable neglect.
“REMANDED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.”
Returns civil-rights claims for factual development when dismissal leaves unresolved the identity of the proper defendant and relation back.
“All of these matters are best addressed to initial determination by the district court.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“The judgment is affirmed in part and reversed in part, and the case is remanded for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.”
A historical record
Judge Ainsworth no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.