James Calhoun Adkins Jr. (January 18, 1915 – June 24, 1994) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
James C. Adkins Jr.
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Justice for the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office 1969–1987 | |
Appointed by | Unknown |
In office 1990–1992 | |
Appointed by | Unknown |
Personal details | |
Born | James Calhoun Adkins Jr. (1915-01-18)January 18, 1915 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
Died | June 24, 1994(1994-06-24) (aged 79) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Mildred Frances McInnis Sue Louise Harris Ethel May Fox Elizabeth Ann Carter Lawrence |
Alma mater | University of Florida College of Law |
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He was a judge from the U.S. stateofFlorida. James Adkins served on the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 to 1987. From 1974 to 1976, Adkins served as chief justice.[1]
Adkins graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1938 and was a member of Florida Blue Key. While on the Florida Supreme Court, he dealt with student anti-war demonstrations in the 1960s, and reapportionment of the state of Florida in the 1970s.
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