James Skelly Wright
How Judge Wright rules, drawn from 20 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge Wright no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled here.
About Judge Wright
James Skelly Wright was a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Appointed by President Harry S Truman, Judge Wright received a commission on March 9, 1950. Judge Wright left the court on April 16, 1962 on appointment to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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
From public federal docket records for this judge.
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.
A historical record
Judge Wright 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.