James C. Adkins
James Calhoun Adkins Jr. (January 18, 1915 – June 24, 1994). Adkins was a former justice for the Florida Supreme Court.
James C. Adkins Jr. | |
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| Justice for the Florida Supreme Court | |
| In office 1969–1987 | |
| Appointed by | Unknown |
| In office 1990–1992 | |
| Appointed by | Unknown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1915 Gainesville, Florida |
| Died | June 24, 1994 (aged 79) Tallahassee, Florida |
| Spouse(s) | Mildred Frances McInnis Sue Louise Harris Ethel May Fox Elizabeth Ann Carter Lawrence |
He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. James Adkins served on the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 - 1987. From 1974 to 1976 Adkins served as chief justice.[1]
Adkins graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1938 and was a member of Florida Blue Key. While on the Florida Supreme Court he dealt with student anti-war demonstrations in the 1960s, and reapportionment of the state of Florida in the 1970s.
References
- "James C. Adkins Jr". Fredric G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
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