Andrew J. Higgins | |
|---|---|
| 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 | June 21, 1921 Platte City, Missouri |
| Died | September 14, 2011 (aged 90) Jefferson City, Missouri |
| Spouse | Laura Jo-Ann Higgins |
| Alma mater | Central Methodist College Washington University School of Law Central College |
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]
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]