Charles R. Donaldson

Charles Donaldson
Chief Justice of the
Idaho Supreme Court
In office
January 3, 1983 – October 9, 1987
Preceded byRobert Bakes
Succeeded byAllan Shepard
Justice of the
Idaho Supreme Court
In office
January 6, 1969 – October 9, 1987
Preceded byClarence J. Taylor
Succeeded byByron J. Johnson
Personal details
Born(1919-02-02)February 2, 1919
Helena, Montana, U.S.
DiedOctober 9, 1987(1987-10-09) (aged 68)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Resting placeMorris Hill Cemetery
Boise, Idaho
EducationUniversity of Idaho (LLB)

Charles Russell Donaldson (February 2, 1919 – October 9, 1987) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a justice of the Idaho Supreme Court for more than eighteen years, including the last four years as chief justice.[1] He was elected to the court in November 1968,[2][3][4] and served from early 1969 until his death in October 1987.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Donaldson is first elective chief justice". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. January 4, 1983. p. 4D.
  2. ^ "Solon gets GOP nod; Idahoans pick Shepard". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. August 7, 1968. p. 35.
  3. ^ "Idaho GOP claims big wins". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 6, 1968. p. 18.
  4. ^ "Church defeats Hansen; McClure, Orval Hansen win House seats". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1968. p. 1.
  5. ^ "Idaho justices will be sworn". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. January 6, 1969. p. 2.
  6. ^ "Justice Donaldson dies; key vote on high court". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. October 10, 1987. p. A6.