Federal Judge Benchslaps Himself
After falling behind, a judge issues a mea culpa in a concurring opinion.
I join the Order and Judgment. I write separately for a collateral reason. After oral argument I was designated as author. Recently, because he was concerned with the delay in disposition, Judge Kelly reassigned the case and prepared the Order and Judgment. I am solely responsible for, and deeply regret, all delay in resolving this matter.
— Judge Terrence L. O’Brien of the Tenth Circuit, in an oldie but goodie from last year, issuing himself a benchslap for failing to keep on schedule.
(Maybe this is why Judge O’Brien has since taken senior status.)
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