Robert M. Toms | |
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 Judge Robert M. Toms of the Milch Trial, 2 January 1947-17 April 1947 (second of the Subsequent Nuremberg Trials) | |
| Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court | |
| In office 1929–1959 | |
| Presiding Judge of the Nuremberg Military Tribunal II | |
| In office 1947–1947 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Morrell Toms October 14, 1886 La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1960 (aged 73) Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Chicago[1] University of Michigan, J.D. |
Robert M. Toms (October 14, 1886 - April 7, 1960[2]) was an American jurist,[3][4] actor,[3] playwright,[3][2] composer,[3][2] and professor from Michigan. While on the bench in the Third Judicial Circuit, he is said to have tried about 40,000 cases.[3] He taught Constitutional law at Wayne State University.[3]
- ^ "Voorhies Names Him His First Assistant: Robert M. Toms". Detroit News. December 1, 1920.
- ^ a b c "Robert M. Toms". Flint Journal. April 7, 1960. p. 53.
- ^ a b c d e f Kirk, Robert (December 27, 1959). "Judge Toms to Quit, Plans New Career at 73". Detroit News.
- ^ Bench & Bar of Michigan: Nineteen Hundred Eighteen. Bench and Bar Publishing Company. 1918.