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 | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
In office July 1, 1969 – June 30, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Lawrence Holman |
Succeeded by | James A. Finch, Jr. |
Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
In office May 28, 1964 – 1978 | |
Appointed by | John M. Dalton |
Preceded by | Frank Hollingsworth |
Personal details | |
Born | Caruthersville, Missouri[1] | October 25, 1911
Died | December 31, 1994 Jefferson City, Missouri | (aged 83)
Spouse | Bernice Chilton |
Alma mater | Cumberland 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]
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