George R. Currie
Encyclopedia
George R. Currie was an American
jurist from Wisconsin
.
Born in Princeton, Wisconsin
, Currie graduated from University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and taught school for a few years. He then received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
and practiced law in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
. In 1951, he was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
and in 1964 became chief justice of the court. In 1967, he was defeated for reelection. He served as reserve judge in Dane County, Wisconsin
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
jurist from Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
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Born in Princeton, Wisconsin
Princeton, Wisconsin
Princeton is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,504 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of Princeton, though it is politically independent.-Transportion:...
, Currie graduated from University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and taught school for a few years. He then received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
University of Wisconsin Law School
The University of Wisconsin Law School is the professional school for the study of law at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The law school was founded in 1868.-Facilities:...
and practiced law in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
-Airport:Sheboygan is served by the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport, which is located several miles from the city.-Roads:Interstate 43 is the primary north-south transportation route into Sheboygan, and forms the west boundary of the city. U.S...
. In 1951, he was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
and in 1964 became chief justice of the court. In 1967, he was defeated for reelection. He served as reserve judge in Dane County, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile...
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