Benjamin Cardozo
Benjamin Nathan Cardozo (1870-1938) was an Associate Justice on theSupreme Court of the United States. He was nominated to the court by PresidentHerbert Hoover (R) in 1932. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, Cardozo was the Chief Justice for theState of New York Court of Appeals. He served on the Supreme Court until his death onJuly 9, 1938.[1]
Cardozo was one of three nominees of President Hoover's confirmed to the Supreme Court. He served duringThe Hughes Court.
Education
Cardozo received his A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1889 and his A.M. degree from Columbia Law School in 1890.[1]
Professional career
- 1926-1932: Chief judge,State of New York Court of Appeals
- 1917-1926: Associate judge,State of New York Court of Appeals
- 1914-1917: Justice,Supreme Court of the State of New York
- 1891-1914: Attorney in private practice, New York City[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Cardozo was nominated by PresidentHerbert Hoover on February 15, 1932, to replace JusticeOliver Wendell Holmes. Cardozo was confirmed by the Senate on February 24, 1932, and received commission onMarch 2, 1932. He served on this court until his death onJuly 9, 1938.[1] He was succeeded to this post by JusticeFelix Frankfurter.
See also
External links
- Justice Cardozo's Biography from theFederal Judicial Center
- The Supreme Court Historical Society, "Benjamin Nathan Cardozo"
- Oyez, "Benjamin N. Cardozo"
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Oliver Wendell Holmes | Supreme Court 1932–1938 Seat #3 | Succeeded by: Felix Frankfurter |
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| 1929 | Avis •Byers •Caffey •Coxe, Jr. •Galston •Gardner •Glenn •Hopkins •Lenroot •Littleton •McDermott •Phillips •Sparks •Watson •Wheat •Wilbur •Wilson •Williams •Woolsey •Wyman | ||
| 1930 | Adkins •Bryant •Cosgrave •Cox •Hincks •Hughes •Hutcheson •Luhring •Nields •Patterson •Roberts •Sibley •Thompson •Whaley •Wheat | ||
| 1931 | Barnes •Chesnut •Evans •Fee •Groner •Hincks •Hitz •Hollzer •Kennamer •Kennerly •Kincheloe •Knight •Letts •McMillan •Morton •Nordbye •O'Brien •O'Donoghue •Paul, Jr. •Proctor •Sames •Sanborn •Sawtelle •Soper •Strum •Underwood • Way | ||
| 1932 | Briggle •Cardozo •Dallinger •Forman •Johnson •Joyce •McLellan •Simons •Welsh | ||
Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court:Eastern District of New York,Western District of New York,Northern District of New York,Southern District of New York • U.S. Bankruptcy Court:Eastern District of New York,Western District of New York,Northern District of New York,Southern District of New York
State courts:
New York Court of Appeals•New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division•New York Supreme Court•New York District Courts•New York County Courts•New York City Courts•New York Town and Village Courts•New York Family Courts•New York Surrogates' Courts•New York City Civil Court•New York City Criminal Courts•New York Court of Claims•New York Problem Solving Courts
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Courts in New York •New York judicial elections •Judicial selection in New York
