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 | November 1, 1936 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2021 (aged 84) Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| 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]
- ^ Who's Who in American Law (2nd ed.). Marquis Who's Who. 1979. p. 10.
- ^ Florida Supreme Court gallery page on James E. Alderman.
- ^ Fla. Const. Ar. V (as amended 1972).
- ^ "Chief Justice James e. Alderman, 1936-2021".