James E. Alderman
James Elliott Alderman (November 1, 1936 – June 10, 2021) served a six-year term as justice for the Florida Supreme Court from 1978 to 1985, retiring after a personal tragedy forced his return home to tend the family business. Alderman's term notably came about as one of the first appointed justices after an amendment abolished direct elections for vacancies. He died in Vero Beach, Florida, on June 10, 2021.
James Elliott Alderman | |
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| Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
| In office April 5, 1978 – 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick B. Karl |
| Succeeded by | Rosemary Barkett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1936 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2021 (aged 84) Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Florida University of Florida Law School |
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