Clark J. Adams
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Clark J. Adams was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court in 1952 and 1953.
Adams had an undergraduate from the University of Michigan
and his law degree
from the University of Michigan Law School
. Adams practiced law in Pontiac, Michigan
. In 1936 he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and served in that position until 1942, or a total of three terms.
Adams was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Walter H. North. He was elected to a term in November 1952 but was then voted out in the April 1953 election.
Adams had an undergraduate from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
and his law degree
Law degree
A Law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in law. Such degrees are generally preparation for legal careers; but while their curricula may be reviewed by legal authority, they do not themselves confer a license...
from the University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School is the law school of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1859, the school has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, most of whom are seeking Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees, although the school also offers a Doctor of Juridical...
. Adams practiced law in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan named after the Ottawa Chief Pontiac, located within the Detroit metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 59,515. It is the county seat of Oakland County...
. In 1936 he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and served in that position until 1942, or a total of three terms.
Adams was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is known as Michigan's "court of last resort" and consists of seven justices who are elected to eight-year terms. Candidates are nominated by political parties and are elected on a nonpartisan ballot...
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Walter H. North. He was elected to a term in November 1952 but was then voted out in the April 1953 election.