James Elliott Alderman | |
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Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office April 5, 1978 – 1985 | |
Preceded by | Frederick B. Karl |
Succeeded by | Rosemary Barkett |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. | November 1, 1936
Died | June 10, 2021 Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged 84)
Alma mater | University of Florida University of Florida Law School |
James Elliott Alderman (November 1, 1936[1] – June 10, 2021) served a six-year term as justice for the Florida Supreme Court from 1978 to 1985, retiring after a personal tragedy forced his return home to tend the family business.[2] Alderman's term notably came about as one of the first appointed justices after an amendment abolished direct elections for vacancies.[3] He died in Vero Beach, Florida, on June 10, 2021.[4]