James E. Alderman
James Elliott Alderman | |
|---|---|
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
Early life and education
A sixth-generation Floridian, Alderman attended Fort Pierce High School and grew up working on the family ranch.[2] The Aldermans raised cattle in St. Lucie county since 1830, well before Florida achieved statehood in 1845.[2]
Public Service
Alderman's first foray into public service began when Governor picked Alderman to serve as a County judge for St. Lucie County 1971. Five years later, Alderman successfully ran for St. Lucie county
Alderman was one of the first justices appointed by the Governor under the new constitutional amendment that ended the direct election of supreme court justices to six-year terms.[6] A later constitutional amendment modified the provisions regarding term limits so that appointees face a retention election instead, which Alderman won.[7]
References
- ^ Who's Who in American Law (2nd ed.). Marquis Who's Who. 1979. p. 10.
- ^ a b c Florida Supreme Court gallery page on James E. Alderman.
- ^ Fla. Const. Ar. V (as amended 1972).
- ^ "Chief Justice James e. Alderman, 1936-2021".
- ^ Martha Musgrove, "Alderman Officially a Justice", The Palm Beach Post (April 12, 1978), p. 27.
- ^ 35 Miami Law Review 1019, 1065 (1981).
- ^ 35 Miami Law Review 1019, 1064 (1981).