Fred L. Henley (October 25, 1911 – December 31, 1994[2]) was a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court from 1964 until 1978, and the chief justice of that same court from 1969 to 1971.

Fred L. Henley
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office
July 1, 1969 – June 30, 1971
Preceded byLawrence Holman
Succeeded byJames A. Finch, Jr.
Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office
May 28, 1964 – 1978
Appointed byJohn M. Dalton
Preceded byFrank Hollingsworth
Personal details
Born(1911-10-25)October 25, 1911
Caruthersville, Missouri[1]
DiedDecember 31, 1994(1994-12-31) (aged 83)
Jefferson City, Missouri
SpouseBernice Chilton
Alma materCumberland University

Henley was appointed to the court by Governor John M. Dalton, to a seat vacated by the death of Justice Frank Hollingsworth.[3] Prior to his appointment, he was the chairman of the state highway commission.[3]

Sources

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  1. ^ Official Manual of Missouri, 1977-1978
  2. ^ SSDI
  3. ^ a b "Henley Is Appointed to State High Court by Governor Dalton", St. Joseph Gazette (April 28, 1964), p. 1.