Eugene D. Lujan
Eugene D. Lujan | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
| In office 1945–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Martin A. Threet |
| Succeeded by | David Chavez Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1887 Mora, New Mexico |
| Died | January 10, 1980 (aged 92) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democrat |
Eugene D. Lujan was a Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court from 1945-1959. He was born in Mora, New Mexico on April 25, 1887. He received both a bachelor's and master's degree in law in Washington D.C.[1] Prior to being elected to the New Mexico Supreme Court, he was a District Attorney at the Second Judicial District in Albuquerque and then a judge at the Seventh District in Socorro.[2] Lujan was elected to the New Mexico Supreme Court in 1945 and retired in 1959.[3] He died on January 10, 1980.
References
- ^ "Eugene D. Lujan seeks re-election". Albuquerque Journal. October 15, 1952. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Roberts, Susan (1975). "The Democratic Court, 1930-1958". New Mexico Law Review. 5 (3): 57. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Former Supreme Court Justices" (PDF). New Mexico Courts. New Mexico Supreme Court.