John R. Land
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| Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court | |
| In office October 13, 1921 – April 18, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Newly established seat |
| Succeeded by | E. Howard McCaleb |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1888–1890 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Rutherford Land (1862-07-09)July 9, 1862 Lexington, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1941(1941-04-18) (aged 78) |
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| Relatives | Alfred D. Land (brother) |
| Profession | Judge |
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John Rutherford Land (July 9, 1862 – April 18, 1941) was a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from October 13, 1921, to April 18, 1941.[1][2]
Born in Lexington, Mississippi, he was the son of Thomas Thompson Land, a prominent attorney who also served on the state supreme court.[1]
He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1888 to 1890.[1] He won election to a newly established seat on the supreme court in August 1921.[3]
His brother, Alfred D. Land, also served on the state supreme court.[4][1]
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| Preceded by Newly established seat |
Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court 1921–1941 |
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