JUDICIAL · DE · 1951-1963
Clarence A. Southerland
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Republican · Delaware
Background
Clarence A. Southerland occupied the Supreme Court Chief Justice office in Delaware for 12 years (1951–1963). Took office after Daniel J. Layton; succeeded by Charles L. Terry Jr.. Same-year political environment (1951): Governor Elbert N. Carvel.
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Others who held this office in Delaware
- E. Norman Veasey (1992-2004)
- Andrew G. T. Moore II (1985-1992)
- Daniel L. Herrmann (1973-1985)
- Daniel F. Wolcott (1964-1973)
- Charles L. Terry Jr. (1963-1964)
- Daniel J. Layton (1945-1951)