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St. Clair Smith
St. Clair Smith (July 10, 1889 – May 3, 1988) was a justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court from January 9, 1937 to December 1, 1962. (1995), p. 13."Former justice dies at 98", ''Rapid City Journal'' (May 5, 1988), p. D2. Born in Brown County, South Dakota, Smith received his law degree from the George Washington University Law School, and practiced in Aberdeen, South Dakota, from 1913 until his appointment to the bench."S.D. Supreme Court Judge Resigns Post", ''Argus-Leader'' (November 14, 1962), p. 2. Smith was initially appointed to the court, and was reelected in 1940, and every six years thereafter until his retirement. Smith died at his home in Pierre, South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Dakota Supreme Court
The South Dakota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of South Dakota. It is composed of a chief justice and four associate justices appointed by the List of Governors of South Dakota, governor. One justice is selected from each of five geographic appointment districts. Justices face a nonpolitical retention election three years after appointment and every eight years after that. The justices also select their own chief justice. The Supreme Court of South Dakota serves as the final appellate court in the state, reviewing the decisions of state circuit courts. , South Dakota Supreme Court, rev. July 2002 The Supreme Court is also authorized to issue original or remedial writs and provide advice to the governor regarding the scope of Executive (government), executive powe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |