JUDICIAL · FL · 1976-1978
Ben F. Overton
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Democrat · Florida
On the record
"Driving while drunk" judicial-conduct controversy involving Boyd, McCain, Dekle, Carlton 1975 forced 3 resignations
Background
Between 1976 and 1978, Ben F. Overton held the Supreme Court Chief Justice seat in Florida, a 2-year tenure. Took office after James C. Adkins; succeeded by Arthur J. England Jr.. Note: "Driving while drunk" judicial-conduct controversy involving Boyd, McCain, Dekle, Carlton 1975 forced 3 resignations. Same-year political environment (1976): Governor Reubin Askew.
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Others who held this office in Florida
- Stephen H. Grimes (1994-1996)
- Rosemary Barkett (1992-1994)
- Leander J. Shaw Jr. (1990-1992)
- Raymond Ehrlich (1988-1990)
- Joseph A. Boyd Jr. (1986-1988)
- James E. Alderman (1984-1986)
- Alan C. Sundberg (1982-1984)
- Joseph A. Boyd Jr. (1980-1982)
- Arthur J. England Jr. (1978-1980)
- James C. Adkins (1974-1976)
- Vassar B. Carlton (1971-1973)
- B. K. Roberts (1969-1971)
- E. Harris Drew (1957-1959)
- Harold L. Sebring (1955-1957)
- Roy H. Chapman (1951-1953)
- Elwyn Thomas (1949-1951)