Andrew Jackson Higgins Judge

Andrew Jackson Higgins was a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri between 1979 and 1991, and its Chief Justice from 1985 to 1987. Previously, he had served as a commissioner for the Supreme Court between 1964 and 1979, and as Circuit Court Judge for Platte County from 1960 to 1964.Zel Fischer, a current Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, clerked for Judge Higgins from 1988 to 1989; Judge Higgins administered Judge Fischer's oath.After retiring from the bench, Judge Higgins became an advocate against plans to change the way Missouri selects its judges.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 21, 1921
Birth place
Missouri , Platte City Missouri
Religion
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Date of deathSeptember 14, 2011
Place of death
Missouri , Jefferson City Missouri

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officeJudge of the Supreme Court of Missouri
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