Oscar M. Fritz
Oscar Marion Fritz (March 3, 1878 – October 5, 1957) was an American lawyer and jurist from Wisconsin. He was the 14th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Honorable Oscar M. Fritz | |
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_(1).jpg) Fritz circa 1940 | |
| 14th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1950 – January 1, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin B. Rosenberry |
| Succeeded by | Edward T. Fairchild |
| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office May 28, 1929 – January 1, 1954 | |
| Appointed by | Walter J. Kohler |
| Preceded by | Christian Doerfler |
| Succeeded by | Roland J. Steinle |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 2nd Circuit, Branch 2 | |
| In office 1912 – May 28, 1929 | |
| Appointed by | Francis E. McGovern |
| Preceded by | Warren D. Tarrant |
| Succeeded by | Daniel W. Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oscar Marion Fritz March 3, 1878 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1957 (aged 79) |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Spouse(s) | Ena B. Lorch Anna M. Millmann |
| Profession | lawyer, judge |
Biography
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fritz attended the Milwaukee Law School and graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School. His father Theodore Fritz was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate. From 1901 to 1912, Fritz practiced law. In 1912, he was appointed a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge and, in 1929, he was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In 1950, Fritz became the chief justice of the supreme court and retired in 1954.[1][2]
Notes
- Chief Justice Oscar Fritz, Wisconsin Supreme Court
- 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1952, Biographical Sketch of Oscar Fritz, pg. 10
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