Walter J. Cummings Jr.
How Judge Cummings rules, drawn from 28 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge Cummings no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled here.
About Judge Cummings
Walter Joseph Cummings was a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Judge Cummings received a commission on August 11, 1966. Judge Cummings served until death on April 24, 1999.
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“It is therefore necessary to reverse the judgment and remand the case for further proceedings consistent herewith.”
“The orders of December 3,1976, and January 3, 1977, are reversed, and the cause is remanded for further proceedings consistent herewith.”
“Judgment affirmed.”
“The dismissal of the action is affirmed. The order of May 16 barring Stanley Bloch from testifying is affirmed. The orders of March 31 and May 16 are reversed insofar as they impose expenses and attorneys’ fees against plaintiffs counsel.”
“The Labor Board’s decision is affirmed and enforcement of its order is granted.”
“Order affirmed.”
“Judgment affirmed as modified; costs to plaintiff.”
“For the above-stated reasons, we reverse the district court’s dismissal of plaintiffs’ complaint and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.”
“For the reasons stated above, the district court’s dismissal of the amended complaint is affirmed, but the order enjoining the pending state court action is reversed”
“Stay vacated; opinion affirmed as modified and remanded with directions.”
“Therefore, Waite’s denial of benefits by the Secretary is Affirmed.”
“The judgment of the district court is Affirmed.”
A historical record
Judge Cummings no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled here. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.