Daniel Henry Huyett III
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Daniel Henry Huyett III (May 2, 1921 – May 1, 1998) was a United States federal judge
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Born in Reading, Pennsylvania
, Huyett received an A.B.
from the University of Michigan
in 1942 and a J.D.
from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
in 1948. He was in the United States Army
Air Corps Lieutenant during World War II
, from 1942 to 1946. He was in private practice in Berks County, Pennsylvania
from 1949 to 1970. He was a City solicitor, Reading, Pennsylvania from 1952 to 1956. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board from 1965 to 1968. He was a Commissioner, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
from 1968 to 1970. He was a Lecturer, Federal Judicial Center from 1977 to 1979.
Huyett was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
. Huyett was nominated by President Richard Nixon
on September 25, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on October 8, 1970, and received his commission on October 15, 1970. He assumed senior status
on May 1, 1988. Huyett served in that capacity until May 1, 1998, due to his death.
He died in Reading, Pennsylvania.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading is a city in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA, and seat of Berks County. Reading is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area and had a population of 88,082 as of the 2010 census, making it the fifth most populated city in the state after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie,...
, Huyett received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
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...
in 1942 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
University of Pennsylvania Law School
The University of Pennsylvania Law School, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the law school of the University of Pennsylvania. A member of the Ivy League, it is among the oldest and most selective law schools in the nation. It is currently ranked 7th overall by U.S. News & World Report,...
in 1948. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Air Corps Lieutenant during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, from 1942 to 1946. He was in private practice in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 373,638 people, 141,570 households, and 98,532 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 150,222 housing units at an average density of 175 per square mile...
from 1949 to 1970. He was a City solicitor, Reading, Pennsylvania from 1952 to 1956. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board from 1965 to 1968. He was a Commissioner, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is the public utility commission in Pennsylvania. It is composed of five commissioners, appointed by the Governor with the consent of the state Senate....
from 1968 to 1970. He was a Lecturer, Federal Judicial Center from 1977 to 1979.
Huyett was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 federal judiciary districts created by the Judiciary Act of 1789...
. Huyett was nominated by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
on September 25, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on October 8, 1970, and received his commission on October 15, 1970. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on May 1, 1988. Huyett served in that capacity until May 1, 1998, due to his death.
He died in Reading, Pennsylvania.