Oscar M. Fritz
The Honorable Oscar M. Fritz | |
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_(1).jpg) Fritz circa 1940 | |
| 14th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1950 – January 1, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin B. Rosenberry |
| Succeeded by | Edward T. Fairchild |
| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office May 28, 1929 – January 1, 1954 | |
| Appointed by | Walter J. Kohler |
| Preceded by | Christian Doerfler |
| Succeeded by | Roland J. Steinle |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 2nd Circuit, Branch 2 | |
| In office 1912 – May 28, 1929 | |
| Appointed by | Francis E. McGovern |
| Preceded by | Warren D. Tarrant |
| Succeeded by | Daniel W. Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oscar Marion Fritz March 3, 1878 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1957 (aged 79) |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Spouse(s) | Ena B. Lorch Anna M. Millmann |
| Profession | lawyer, judge |
Oscar Marion Fritz (March 3, 1878 – October 5, 1957) was an American lawyer and jurist from Wisconsin. He was the 14th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Biography
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fritz attended the Milwaukee Law School and graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School. His father Theodore Fritz was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate. From 1901 to 1912, Fritz practiced law. In 1912, he was appointed a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge and, in 1929, he was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In 1950, Fritz became the chief justice of the supreme court and retired in 1954.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ Chief Justice Oscar Fritz, Wisconsin Supreme Court
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1952, Biographical Sketch of Oscar Fritz, pg. 10
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