Frank Brenner Morrison Jr. (September 27, 1937 – January 8, 2006) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as a justice of the Montana Supreme Court.

Early life and education

Morrison was born in

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. His father,

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, served as Governor of Nebraska from 1961 to 1967. He received a bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a law degree from

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Career

Morrison practiced law in Omaha, Nebraska and became involved with the

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. In 1968, Morrison and his family moved to Whitefish, Montana, where he practiced law. He ran for the nomination of Governor of Montana in 1988 and 1992. In 1981, Morrison was appointed to one of two newly-created seats on the Montana Supreme Court, where he served until 1987. In 1988, he resumed his law practice and taught at the University of Montana School of Law.

Death

Morrison died in

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as a result of complications from emergency surgery. Morrison's son,

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, served as the

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from 2001 to 2009 and was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate.

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1937 births 2006 deaths People from Whitefish, Montana People from McCook, Nebraska University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumni Sturm College of Law alumni University of Montana faculty Montana lawyers Nebraska lawyers Montana Democrats Justices of the Montana Supreme Court 20th-century American judges Politicians from Omaha, Nebraska 20th-century American lawyers {{Nebraska-politician-stub