Edward Franklin Bingham
Judge Bingham no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Bingham decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
He treated a publication as libelous when its language tended to injure reputation and bring the subject into disgrace.
“it tends to injure the good name and fame of the party to whom the article is directed and to bring him into disgrace.”
He upheld a business-class licensing rule when it was reasonable rather than arbitrary.
“the only requirement being that it should be a reasonable rule, and not arbitrarily adopted.”
Cautions
He required a complainant seeking specific performance to tender a title free from reasonable doubt.
“the title of the defendant, were we to enter a decree for specific performance, would, under the circumstances, be doubtful”
He applied controlling local law even while acknowledging that the result rested on a technical rule.
“If it be admitted that our decision is based upon technical law, it nevertheless, appears to be the law of this jurisdiction”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Judgment of condemnation reversed. Judgment in favor of the garnishee for costs.”
“Motion overruled and cause remanded for sentence.”
“The motion is overruled and cause remanded to the Special Term in Equity for further proceedings.”
“we are, therefore, constrained to dismiss the bill, imth costs.”
“The order of the Court below overruling the motions to quash and discharge the attachment is reversed, with costs, and the cause remanded for further proceedings.”
“The ruling of the Orphans’ Court is, therefore, affirmed.”
“The judgment of the Court below is reversed, and a new trial ordered.”
“the application for a writ of mandamus is refused.”
“The decree below dismissing the bill is, therefore, affirmed.”
A historical record
Judge Bingham 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.