Andrew Jackson Higgins (judge)
Andrew Jackson Higgins was a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri between 1979 and 1991, and its Chief Justice from 1985 to 1987. Previously, he had served as a commissioner for the Supreme Court between 1964 and 1979, and as Circuit Court Judge for Platte County from 1960 to 1964.[3]
Andrew J. Higgins | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
| In office July 1, 1985 – June 30, 1987 | |
| Succeeded by | William Howard Billings |
| Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
| In office July 3, 1979 – June 21, 1991[1][2] | |
| Appointed by | Joseph P. Teasdale |
| Succeeded by | Elwood L. Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1921 Platte City, Missouri |
| Died | September 14, 2011 (aged 90) Jefferson City, Missouri |
| Spouse(s) | Laura Jo-Ann Higgins |
| Alma mater | Central Methodist College Washington University Central College |
Zel Fischer, a current Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, clerked for Judge Higgins from 1988 to 1989; Judge Higgins administered Judge Fischer's oath.[4]
After retiring from the bench, Judge Higgins became an advocate against plans to change the way Missouri selects its judges.[5]
Sources
- Andre Jackson, "Ruling affects 6 state judges this year." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 19A. June 21, 1991.
- Official Manual of the State of Missouri, 1985-1986
- Obituary from Stine & McClure Chapel
- "Missouri Supreme Court Judge Zel Fischer's investiture to be held Friday." Daily Record. December 9, 2008.
- "A letter from six former Supreme Court chief justices." Missouri Lawyers Weekly. May 5, 2008.
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