Pierre P. Garven
Pierre Prosper Garven, Jr. (October 27, 1925 – October 19, 1973)[1] was an American judge who was Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court for seven weeks in 1973.
Son of Bayonne mayor Pierre P. Garven, Garven was appointed by Governor of New Jersey William T. Cahill, after having served as an Associate Justice of the same court for several months.
He took office as Chief Justice on September 1, 1973.[2] Garven died of a stroke on October 19, 1973. He was survived by five children and his wife, Sandra.[3] Garven was succeeded as Chief Justice by Richard J. Hughes, the only person ever to serve as both Governor and Chief Justice of New Jersey.
References
- ^ U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
- ^ "The time a Chief Justice died after 49 days on the job, and how Brendan Byrne was short-listed for the Supreme Court". Observer. 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
- ^ Times, Special To the New York (1973-10-19). "Justice Pierre P. Garven Dies; Headed Jersey Supreme Court". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
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