Chief Justice Fuller; 1958
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0092
- Title
- Chief Justice Fuller; 1958
- Description
- This paper by James Burroughs Noell discusses the life and tenure of Melville Weston Fuller as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed by President Grover Cleveland in 1888. Spanning 22 years, Fuller's career is noted for his leadership in managing a backlog of cases through the establishment of the Circuit Court of Appeals Act in 1891. Despite not being associated with landmark decisions, Fuller's influence is highlighted through his writing of 870 opinions and his reputation for direct reasoning and common sense among his peers. The paper also touches on Theodore Roosevelt's unsuccessful attempt to replace Fuller due to a desire to appoint Taft, emphasizing Fuller's dedication to his role until his death.
- Date
- 10 October 1958
- Creator
- Noell, James Burroughs
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- James Burroughs Noell
- Noell
- 1957
- Chief Justice Fuller
- Melville Weston Fuller
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Circuit Court of Appeals Act
- Theodore Roosevelt
- William Taft
- Bowdoin College
- Harvard Law School
- Chicago Literary Club
- jurisprudence
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- James Burroughs Noell
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