History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Smith, Arthur Mumford
Born September 19, 1903, in Scott, IN
Died November 20, 1968, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 25, 1959, to a seat vacated by Eugene Worley. Confirmed by the Senate on April 29, 1959, and received commission on April 30, 1959. Service terminated on November 20, 1968, due to death.

Education:
University of Michigan, A.B., 1924
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1926

Professional Career:
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1926-1929
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1929-1946
Private practice, Dearborn, Michigan, 1946-1959
Lecturer in patent law, University of Michigan Law School, 1951-1959

 

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