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William B. Giles Egan
William Bartholomew Giles Egan (December 3, 1824 – November 28, 1878) was a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from January 9, 1877, to November 29, 1878. Born in Amelia County, Virginia,"Death of Judge Egan", ''Bossier Banner-Progress'' (December 5, 1878), p. 2.''Celebration of the Centenary of the Supreme Court of Louisiana'' (March 1, 1913), in John Wymond, Henry Plauché Dart, eds., ''The Louisiana Historical Quarterly'' (1922), p. 121. Egan graduated from Emory and Henry College in 1845, and gained admission to the bar shortly thereafter. He and his family moved to North Louisiana, where Egan "soon acquired a large practice in the Claiborne district". In 1857, Egan was elected as a district judge, defeating a popular opponent. He was twice reelected, and after completing his final term returned to private practice. In 1877, Governor Francis T. Nicholls offered Egan an appointment to the state supreme court, which Egan accepted. Egan remained on the court until his death ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louisiana Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The Supreme Court, and Louisiana state law, are historically based in the colonial governments of France and Spain during the 18th century. The current Supreme Court traces its roots back to these beginnings. French and Spanish colonial government Under the colonial governments of France and Spain, the courts of what is now Louisiana existed in several different forms. In 1712, a charter granted by France created a Superior Council with executive and judicial function which functioned as a court of last resort in both civil and criminal cases. In 1769, Louisiana (New France) became Louisiana (New Spain), and the Superior Council was replaced with the '' Cabildo''. The colonial Governor held the power of final authority in legal cases. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
