Marilyn Jean Kelly | |
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| 67th Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court | |
| In office January 8, 2009 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Robert P. Young, Jr. |
| Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Levin |
| Succeeded by | Bridget Mary McCormack |
| Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1938 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University (BA) Middlebury College (MA) Wayne State University (JD) |
Marilyn Jean Kelly (born April 15, 1938) is a retired jurist in Michigan. She was elected to two terms both on the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Due to her being over 70 years old, Kelly was prohibited by the Michigan Constitution to seek re-election in 2012.[1]
Following Clifford Taylor's defeat in the 2008 elections, Justice Kelly was elected 4-3 to succeed him as Chief Justice of Michigan.[2] She held that position until 2011 when Robert P. Young, Jr. was elected by the justices of the court.[3]
- ^ Ed White (December 31, 2012). "Forced out by age, Justice Marilyn Kelly retiring from Michigan Supreme Court". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^ "Marilyn Kelly new chief justice of Michigan Supreme Court". Associated Press. January 8, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^ "Robert Young Jr. Named Michigan Chief Justice". Associated Press. January 5, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2014.