Irving Robert Kaufman
How Judge Kaufman rules, drawn from 23 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge Kaufman no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Kaufman decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
He denied summary judgment when the apparent evidence of copying still left material questions for the factfinder.
“where there is any possibility that an issue of fact is presented, the opposing party should have the opportunity to cross examine movant’s witnesses and the trier of the facts should have the opportunity to evaluate their credibility by observing their demeanor while they testify.”
Cautions
A bankrupt's checkbooks and vouchers were inadequate where they did not allow the court to reconstruct business transactions or financial condition.
“Without the production of the records which explain the deposits and withdrawals, one could not determine the nature of preferential payments.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Motion for reargument granted.”
“Motion for -an order modifying the order entered herein overruling the first three exceptions to the libel dated March 10, 1950 is granted to the extent that the libelants must plead authority to represent other claimants.”
“The motion of the plaintiff to vacate the order of this Court, dated February 20, 1950, is granted”
“An issue of fact thus presents itself and the motion must, accordingly, be denied.”
“Leave to proceed under Section 795 of the New York Civil Practm» ah- is granted.”
“The return will, therefore, be stricken.”
“I conclude that the Referee’s order denying discharge was proper. The errors assigned in the petition for review are without merit.”
“Application to vacate plaintiffs’ notice of depositions, dated January 7, 1950, is denied”
“I have decided to deny the prayer seeking an order restraining the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor”
“The motion for leave to reargue and for leave to amend the counterclaims and for other relief is denied.”
“The motion is denied. So ordered.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
No assigned electronic docket was located for this 1949–1961 tenure, so no caseload mix or duration estimate is reported.
A historical record
Judge Kaufman 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.