Daniel J. Layton | |
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| Attorney General of Delaware (1932–1933) Chief Justice of Delaware Supreme Court (1933–1945) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1879 Georgetown, Delaware |
| Died | May 13, 1960 (aged 80) Georgetown, Delaware |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Georgetown, Delaware |
Daniel John Layton (August 1, 1879 – May 13, 1960) served on the Delaware Supreme Court as Chief Justice from 1933 to 1945. He had earlier served as an attorney general of Delaware from late 1932 until his nomination. He was a native of Sussex County, Delaware and the son of U.S. Representative Caleb R. Layton.