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James C. Adkins

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James C. Adkins Jr.
Justice for the
Florida Supreme Court
In office
1969–1987
Appointed byUnknown
In office
1990–1992
Appointed byUnknown
Personal details
Born
James Calhoun Adkins Jr.

(1915-01-18)January 18, 1915
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1994(1994-06-24) (aged 79)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Spouse(s)Mildred Frances McInnis
Sue Louise Harris
Ethel May Fox
Elizabeth Ann Carter Lawrence
Alma materUniversity of Florida College of Law

James Calhoun Adkins Jr. (January 18, 1915 – June 24, 1994) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court.

He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. James Adkins served on the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 to 1987. From 1974 to 1976, Adkins served as chief justice.[1]

Adkins graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1938 and was a member of Florida Blue Key. While on the Florida Supreme Court, he dealt with student anti-war demonstrations in the 1960s, and reapportionment of the state of Florida in the 1970s.

References

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  1. ^ "James C. Adkins Jr". Fredric G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.