Joel Pelofsky
How Judge Pelofsky rules, drawn from 21 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge Pelofsky no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Pelofsky decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
Fraud-based dischargeability claims required proof that the debtor knowingly made a false representation rather than an inference drawn solely from a family member's conduct.
“The creditor has the burden of showing knowing and fraudulent representations intentionally made.”
Procedural preferences
A requested physical examination required a concrete showing of good cause even when the debtor's health affected the feasibility of a long-term plan.
“the court concludes that Production Credit Association has not made a sufficient showing of good cause to require a physical examination of the debtor in light of the other information provided.”
Cautions
Use of cash collateral depended on continuing protections such as periodic payments, reporting, replacement liens, and inspection rights.
“The Court, therefore, authorizes the use of cash collateral on the following conditions:”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“The Motion for Physical Examination is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to further consideration.”
“The complaint to deny discharge under Section 727 is found against Blaine.”
“The amount of such conversion, after deduction for insurance recovery, is $31,212.01. That amount is found to be non-dischargeable.”
“The Court also finds that the objections to discharge are not supported by the evidence and should be overruled.”
“The Court ORDERS that the animals be exchanged no later than August 12, 1983.”
“Prayers for damages are DENIED.”
“The Court finds that the debt to Household Finance and the agreement to hold defendant harmless are DISCHARGEABLE.”
“the objection of Commercial Credit Services is SUSTAINED.”
“The Court finds that debtor made no fraudulent representations to Macy’s in October and November of 1983 and holds that the debt is dischargeable as to him.”
“The Court, therefore, authorizes the use of cash collateral on the following conditions:”
“Based on the foregoing, the court finds that plaintiff can avoid the lien on his residence to the extent the amount of the claim exceeds the appraised value.”
“The complaint to lift the stay is denied.”
“The Complaint to Avoid the Lien of Dial Finance is SUSTAINED.”
“The Clerk is directed to enter judgment in favor of debtors allowing them to redeem the vehicle with monthly payments of $150.00 with interest at the contract rate.”
“The default judgment of April 14, 1981, avoiding the lien in Case Number 81-0550-W — 2, is set aside.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
No case-duration estimate is reported because exact-name searches returned no public docket records from this tenure.
A historical record
Judge Pelofsky 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.