William A. Holohan
William Andrew Holohan[2] (July 1, 1928 – July 23, 2010) was a justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, serving from 1972 until his retirement in 1989. Holohan served as chief justice from 1982 to 1987.[3]
William A. Holohan | |
|---|---|
| 38th Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Fred C. Struckmeyer Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Frank X. Gordon Jr. |
| Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| In office January 17, 1972 – January 2, 1989 | |
| Appointed by | Jack Williams[1] |
| Preceded by | Jesse Addison Udall |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Corcoran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1928 Tucson, Arizona |
| Died | July 23, 2010 (aged 82) Peoria, Arizona |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona |
Holohan served as an Assistant United States Attorney to then–United States Attorney Jack D. H. Hays.[4] Holohan was considered conservative in his legal and political views but progressive in judicial reform.
In 1988, Holohan wrote the opinion of the court in Green v. Osborne, a 4–1 decision that canceled a recall election for Evan Mecham because Mecham already had been impeached and removed as governor."[5] Other notable opinions include a "1982 reversal of a lower-court ruling that declared Arizona Downs' lease at Turf Paradise to be unconstitutional and a violation of antitrust laws."[6]
References edit
- ^ The Arizona Republic, July 27, 2010
- ^ Who's Who in the West (18th ed.). Marquis's Who's Who. 1982–1983.
- ^ "Judicial History".
- ^ William A. Holohan et al., Justice Jack D. H. Hays, 37 Ariz. L. Rev. 951 (1995)
- ^ "Arizona's Supreme Court Blocks A Special Gubernatorial Election". The New York Times. April 13, 1988.
- ^ "Obit: Former Arizona court justices William Holohan, 82; Robert Corcoran, 76".