JUDICIAL · SD · 1953-1955
James H. Smith
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Republican · South Dakota
Background
South Dakota's Supreme Court Chief Justice 1953–1955: James H. Smith — 2-year tenure. Before this office: Supreme Court Chief Justice (1947-1949). Same-year political environment (1953): Governor Sigurd Anderson.
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Others who held this office in South Dakota
- Robert A. Miller (1989-2000)
- Jon R. Fosheim (1985-1989)
- Roger L. Wollman (1981-1985)
- Frank R. Biegelmeier (1979-1980)
- Francis G. Dunn (1973-1979)
- Frank R. Biegelmeier (1969-1972)
- Hugh A. Roberts (1951-1953)
- Clyde C. Sickel (1949-1951)
- James H. Smith (1947-1949)