Charles D. Hayt | |
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Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court | |
In office 1889–1898 | |
Chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court | |
In office 1892–1898 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Allegheny County, Pennsylvania | May 20, 1850
Died | January 8, 1927 Denver, Colorado | (aged 76)
Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Julia A. Palmer Hayt |
Alma mater | Williston Seminary |
Occupation | Attorney, justice and chief justice |
Charles Denison Hayt (May 20, 1850 – January 8, 1927) was an attorney, district attorney, and jurist from Colorado. He served on the Colorado Supreme Court for nine years, including six years as chief justice. He practiced law and was a regional judge before and after he sat on the Supreme Court. He was the president of the Children's Home Society. He lectured on taxation at the University of Colorado from 1900 to 1908.
He and his wife had three children, all of whom died by the end of 1917. He was a member of a number of organizations.