Draft:John L. Goodwyn

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John Lancaster Goodwyn (October 13, 1903 – April 22, 1968) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama from 1951 to 1968.

"Goodwyn earned his bachelor's degree in 1925 and his law degree the following year from the University of Alabama". [1]

"John L. Goodwyn was appointed as an Associate Justice on September 27, 1951, to fill the vacancy occasioned by Justice Livingston’s appointment to Chief Justice".[2]

"Justice Goodwyn, who had qualified for reelection without opposition, died on April 22, 1968, and John P. Kohn was appointed to succeed him until the next general election".[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "John Lancaster Goodwyn" (PDF). Judiciary of Alabama. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Alabama Appellate Courts: History of Supreme Court". Judiciary of Alabama. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama
1951–1968
Succeeded by


Category:1903 births Category:1968 deaths Category:Justices of the Supreme Court of Alabama


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