Nelson Sharpe (August 25, 1858 – October 20, 1935) was a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1919 to 1935, serving as chief justice in 1927 and 1934.[1][2]
Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1927
He was appointed to the Supreme Court on September 25, 1919, by Governor Albert Sleeper to replace Russell C. Ostrander, who had died earlier in the month.[3] He was then elected twice for two more eight year terms.[4] He was succeeded by Harry S. Toy when he died mid term.[5]
Before his 16 years of service to the Supreme Court, Sharpe had also severed on the bench for the 34th judicial circuit court (western Wayne County, Michigan) for 26 years.[1] He was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree in 1934 by the University of Michigan.[1]
^ abc"In Memoriam Honorable Nelson Sharpe". Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. January 7, 1936.
^ ab"Biography of Nelson Sharpe". Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
^"Judge Sharpe, a 'Dark Horse', Named to Supreme Court". Battle Creek Enquirer. Lansing. AP. September 25, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Justice Nelson Sharpe". Detroit Free Press. October 22, 1935. p. 6. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Toy Is Appointed Supreme Court: Atty. General Gets Post on Highest Bench". The News-Palladium. Lansing. AP. October 24, 1935. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ab"Justice Sharpe of Michigan High Court Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. Lansing, Michigan. AP. October 21, 1935. p. 16. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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