Emerson R. Boyles
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Emerson R. Boyles was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court
from 1940 until 1956.
Boyles as born in Chester Township, Michigan
. He attended rural district schools and graduated from Charlotte High School
in Charlotte, Michigan
as valedictorian
. Boyles earned his law degree
from the University of Michigan Law School
in 1903 and was admitted to the bar
.
Boyles began practicing law
in Charlotte
. He was elected Eaton County
prosecuting attorney, serving from 1912 to 1916. From 1921 until 1927, Boyles was a probate judge for Eaton County.
In 1927, Boyles resigned as probate judge to become Deputy Attorney General under Michigan Attorney General
William W. Potter
. Boyles remained in that position until 1933, serving under three attorneys general. In 1935, Governor
Frank Fitzgerald
, appointed Boyles to serve on the Michigan Public Utilities Commission. In 1936, Boyles became the legal advisor to Governor Fitzgerald, and later to Governor Luren Dickinson
.
On November 5, 1940, Boyles was elected a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court to fill the vacancy of William W. Potter. Boyles was re-elected in 1943 and 1950 and remained on the court until 1956.
Boyles was the author of the Michigan Criminal Index, Probate Blanks, and Probate Manual, and was a supervisor of Compiled Laws of 1929.
Boyles married Mabel Casler in 1905. He had one daughter and three grandchildren.
Boyles died on November 30, 1960.
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...
from 1940 until 1956.
Boyles as born in Chester Township, Michigan
Chester Township, Michigan
Chester Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan:*Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan*Chester Township, Otsego County, Michigan*Chester Township, Ottawa County, Michigan...
. He attended rural district schools and graduated from Charlotte High School
Charlotte High School
Several High Schools have the name Charlotte High School including:Florida*Port Charlotte High School, Port Charlotte, Florida*Charlotte High School , Punta Gorda, FloridaMichigan...
in Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,074. It is the county seat of Eaton County....
as valedictorian
Valedictorian
Valedictorian is an academic title conferred upon the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony. Usually, the valedictorian is the highest ranked student among those graduating from an educational institution...
. Boyles earned 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...
in 1903 and was admitted to the bar
Admission to the bar in the United States
In the United States, admission to the bar is the granting of permission by a particular court system to a lawyer to practice law in that system. Each U.S. state and similar jurisdiction has its own court system and sets its own rules for bar admission , which can lead to different admission...
.
Boyles began practicing law
Practice of law
In its most general sense, the practice of law involves giving legal advice to clients, drafting legal documents for clients, and representing clients in legal negotiations and court proceedings such as lawsuits, and is applied to the professional services of a lawyer or attorney at law, barrister,...
in Charlotte
Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,074. It is the county seat of Eaton County....
. He was elected Eaton County
Eaton County, Michigan
Eaton County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 107,759. The county seat is Charlotte. Eaton County was named for John Eaton, who was Secretary of War under U.S. President Andrew Jackson, making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties...
prosecuting attorney, serving from 1912 to 1916. From 1921 until 1927, Boyles was a probate judge for Eaton County.
In 1927, Boyles resigned as probate judge to become Deputy Attorney General under Michigan Attorney General
Michigan Attorney General
The Attorney General of Michigan is the fourth-ranking official in the U.S. state of Michigan and one of four great offices of state. The officeholder is elected statewide in the November general election alongside the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, members of the Senate and...
William W. Potter
William W. Potter (Michigan politician)
William W. Potter was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Potter was born to Lucien B. and Clarinda L. Potter in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan. He was a resident of East Lansing and was married to Margaret D...
. Boyles remained in that position until 1933, serving under three attorneys general. In 1935, Governor
Governor of Michigan
The Governor of Michigan is the chief executive of the U.S. State of Michigan. The current Governor is Rick Snyder, a member of the Republican Party.-Gubernatorial elections and term of office:...
Frank Fitzgerald
Frank Fitzgerald
Frank Dwight Fitzgerald was an American politician. He was elected as the 34th and 36th Governor of Michigan and was the only Michigan governor to die in office.-Early life:...
, appointed Boyles to serve on the Michigan Public Utilities Commission. In 1936, Boyles became the legal advisor to Governor Fitzgerald, and later to Governor Luren Dickinson
Luren Dickinson
Luren Dudley Dickinson was an American politician. He served as the 37th Governor of Michigan from 1939 to 1940...
.
On November 5, 1940, Boyles was elected a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court to fill the vacancy of William W. Potter. Boyles was re-elected in 1943 and 1950 and remained on the court until 1956.
Boyles was the author of the Michigan Criminal Index, Probate Blanks, and Probate Manual, and was a supervisor of Compiled Laws of 1929.
Boyles married Mabel Casler in 1905. He had one daughter and three grandchildren.
Boyles died on November 30, 1960.
External links
- Emerson Boyles - biography from the Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society
- Emerson R. Boyles papers, 1879-1911 and 1931-1960 at the Bentley Historical Library, University of MichiganUniversity of MichiganThe 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...