Vassar B. Carlton
Vassar B. Carlton | |
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Carlton in 1969 | |
Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office January 1, 1973 – February 28, 1974 | |
Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office January 7, 1969 – February 28, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Wade L. Hopping |
Succeeded by | Ben Overton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1912-11-13)November 13, 1912 Alachua County, Florida, U.S. |
Died | August 31, 2005(2005-08-31) (aged 92) Franklin, North Carolina, U.S. |
Vassar Benjamin Carlton (November 13, 1912 – August 31, 2005) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 to 1974, serving as chief justice for his final year on the Court.[1]
Born in Alachua County, Florida,[1] Carlton received an LL.B. from Stetson University in 1937, and was elected a Brevard County judge just four years later, in 1941, at 27 years old.[2] He thereafter remained in the judiciary. In 1954, "he was elected Circuit Judge of Florida's old Ninth Circuit"[2] remaining in that office until his election to the Florida Supreme Court in 1968,[2] where he commenced service on January 7, 1969.[1] He was chosen as chief justice for a term beginning January 1, 1973, remaining in that office until his retirement on February 28, 1974.[1]
Carlton died in Franklin, North Carolina.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Erik Robinson, "Florida Supreme Court Justices: List of Life Dates", Florida Supreme Court Historical Society (June 2010).
- ^ a b c "Vassar B. Carlton, 92, Florida Supreme Court Justice". The Ledger. September 1, 2005.
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Preceded by Wade L. Hopping | Justice of the Florida Supreme Court 1969–1974 | Succeeded by Ben Overton |
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