Alan C. Sundberg
Alan C. Sundberg | |
|---|---|
 Sundberg in 1975 | |
| Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
| In office July 1, 1980 – June 30, 1982 | |
| Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
| In office June 2, 1975 – September 15, 1982 | |
| Appointed by | Reubin Askew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1933 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 2002 (aged 68) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Alan Carl Sundberg (June 23, 1933 – January 25, 2002) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from June 2, 1975, to September 15, 1982, serving as chief justice from July 1, 1980, to June 30, 1982.[1]
Born in Jacksonville, Florida,[1] Sundberg received a B.A. from Florida State University in 1955, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1958.[2]
Sundberg was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court by Governor Reubin Askew.[3] While serving on the court, he authored a noted opinion allowing cameras in Florida courtrooms.[2] After leaving the court, Sundberg was of counsel to the law firm of Smith, Ballard & Logan, and was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to serve as a trustee of Florida State University.[2]
Sundberg died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville from lung cancer, having been a pipe smoker.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Erik Robinson, "Florida Supreme Court Justices: List of Life Dates", Florida Supreme Court Historical Society (June 2010).
- ^ a b c d "Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Alan Sundberg dies at 68", St. Augustine Record (January 27, 2002).
- ^ Joe Kollin, "High Turnover Rate Hinders High Court", Sun-Sentinel (January 24, 1988).
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