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Alexander Dowling
Alexander Dowling (December 19, 1839 – December 11, 1917) was a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court from January 2, 1899 to January 2, 1905.Minde C. Browning, Richard Humphrey, and Bruce Kleinschmidt,Biographical Sketches of Indiana Supreme Court Justices, ''Indiana Law Review'', Vol. 30, No. 1 (1997), section reproduced iIndiana Courts Justice Biographies page on Alexander Dowling Early life and education Born in Hillsboro, Loudoun County, Virginia."Judge Dowling Dies Suddenly", ''The Louisville Courier-Journal'' (December 12, 1917), p. 8.Leander J. Monks, ''Courts and lawyers of Indiana, Vol. 1'' (1916), p. 283. Dowling came with his parents to New Albany, Indiana, in 1840. His father, Henry M. Dowling, engaged in the practice of law in New Albany for many years, and at one time was engaged in the pharmacy business. Dowling attended the New Albany schools, and read law in the office of Otto & Davis, one of the prominent law firms of Southern Indiana, at that time, and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judge Alexander Dowling
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. A judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the barristers or solicitors of the case, assesses the credibility and arguments of the parties, and then issues a ruling in the case based on their interpretation of the law and their own personal judgment. A judge is expected to conduct the trial impartially and, typically, in an open court. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. In some jurisdictions, the judge's powers may be shared with a jury. In inquisitorial systems of criminal investigation, a judge might also be an examining magistrate. The presiding judge ensures that all court proceedings are lawful and orderly. Powers and functions The ultimate task of a judge is to settle a legal dispute in a final and publicly lawful manner in agreement with substantial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
