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'''George Martin''' (1815 - December 15, 1867) was a Justice of the [[Michigan Supreme Court]] from 1851 until his death in 1867. |
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{{quote|MARTIN was a New Englander by birth; born in the State of Vermont, and graduated at Middlebury College in that state. He also pursued his legal studies in the state, up to the time of his admission to practice. These studies were pursued under the disciplining influences of the old English common-law system, up to that time, at least, rigidly adhered to in that state. |
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MARTIN for some years held the office of justice of the peace of the village of Grand Rapids. So meager were the proceeds of a legitimate law practice at that time, that lawyers of acknowledged ability were glad to accept almost any kind of extraneous help, such as insurance agencies and land agencies, to eke out a living. |
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By virtue of his office of circuit judge he was also a member of the then Supreme Court, and he continued the duties of both courts until the organization to which he was elected in the spring of 1857. |
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<ref>[http://www.micourthistory.org/special-sessions/portrait-presentation-george-martin/ Portrait Presentation George Martin], Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society.</ref>}} |
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<ref>[http://www.micourthistory.org/justices/george-martin/ Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society biography of George Martin].</ref> |
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George Martin (1815 - December 15, 1867) was a Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1851 until his death in 1867.
MARTIN was a New Englander by birth; born in the State of Vermont, and graduated at Middlebury College in that state. He also pursued his legal studies in the state, up to the time of his admission to practice. These studies were pursued under the disciplining influences of the old English common-law system, up to that time, at least, rigidly adhered to in that state.
MARTIN for some years held the office of justice of the peace of the village of Grand Rapids. So meager were the proceeds of a legitimate law practice at that time, that lawyers of acknowledged ability were glad to accept almost any kind of extraneous help, such as insurance agencies and land agencies, to eke out a living.
By virtue of his office of circuit judge he was also a member of the then Supreme Court, and he continued the duties of both courts until the organization to which he was elected in the spring of 1857.
References
- ^ Portrait Presentation George Martin, Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society.
- ^ Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society biography of George Martin.
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