Roland B. Day
20th century American judge, 24th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roland Bernard Day (June 11, 1919 – July 26, 2008) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist. He was the 24th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in 1995 and 1996, after a 22-year career on the court.[1][2]
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The Honorable Roland B. Day | |
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24th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office August 1, 1995 – July 31, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Nathan Heffernan |
Succeeded by | Shirley Abrahamson |
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office August 1, 1974 – July 31, 1996 | |
Appointed by | Patrick Lucey |
Preceded by | E. Harold Hallows |
Succeeded by | N. Patrick Crooks |
Personal details | |
Born | Roland Bernard Day (1919-06-11)June 11, 1919 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | July 26, 2008(2008-07-26) (aged 89) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
Spouse | Mary Jane Purcell |
Children | 1 |
Education | University of Wisconsin |
Profession | lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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