Alan C. Sundberg

Alan Carl Sundberg (June 23, 1933 – January 25, 2002) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from June 2, 1975, to September 15, 1982, serving as chief justice from July 1, 1980, to June 30, 1982.[1]

Alan C. Sundberg
Sundberg in 1975
Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court
In office
July 1, 1980 – June 30, 1982
Justice of the Florida Supreme Court
In office
June 2, 1975 – September 15, 1982
Appointed byReubin Askew
Personal details
Born(1933-06-23)June 23, 1933
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 2002(2002-01-25) (aged 68)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida,[1] Sundberg received a B.A. from Florida State University in 1955, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1958.[2]

Sundberg was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court by Governor Reubin Askew.[3] While serving on the court, he authored a noted opinion allowing cameras in Florida courtrooms.[2] After leaving the court, Sundberg was of counsel to the law firm of Smith, Ballard & Logan, and was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to serve as a trustee of Florida State University.[2]

Sundberg died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville from lung cancer, having been a pipe smoker.[2]

References
  1. Erik Robinson, "Florida Supreme Court Justices: List of Life Dates", Florida Supreme Court Historical Society (June 2010).
  2. "Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Alan Sundberg dies at 68", St. Augustine Record (January 27, 2002).
  3. Joe Kollin, "High Turnover Rate Hinders High Court", Sun-Sentinel (January 24, 1988).


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