Andrew Jackson Higgins (June 21, 1921 – September 14, 2011) was a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri between 1979 and 1991, and its Chief Justice from 1985 to 1987. Previously, he had served as a commissioner for the Supreme Court between 1964 and 1979, and as Circuit Court Judge for Platte County from 1960 to 1964.[3]
Andrew J. Higgins | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
In office July 1, 1985 – June 30, 1987 | |
Succeeded by | William Howard Billings |
Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
In office July 3, 1979 – June 21, 1991[1][2] | |
Appointed by | Joseph P. Teasdale |
Succeeded by | Elwood L. Thomas |
Personal details | |
Born | Platte City, Missouri | June 21, 1921
Died | September 14, 2011 Jefferson City, Missouri | (aged 90)
Spouse | Laura Jo-Ann Higgins |
Alma mater | Central Methodist College Washington University School of Law Central College |
Zel Fischer, a current Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, clerked for Judge Higgins from 1988 to 1989; Judge Higgins administered Judge Fischer's oath.[4]
After retiring from the bench, Judge Higgins joined the law firm Inglish & Monaco, P.C., in Jefferson City, Missouri. He practiced and was then Of Counsel until his death.
Higgins also became an advocate against plans to change the way Missouri selects its judges.[5]
Sources
edit- ^ Andre Jackson, "Ruling affects 6 state judges this year." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 19A. June 21, 1991.
- ^ Official Manual of the State of Missouri, 1985-1986
- ^ Obituary from Stine & McClure Chapel
- ^ "Missouri Supreme Court Judge Zel Fischer's investiture to be held Friday." Daily Record. December 9, 2008.
- ^ "A letter from six former Supreme Court chief justices." Missouri Lawyers Weekly. May 5, 2008.
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