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Layton, Caleb Rodney III
Born July 4, 1907, in Georgetown, DE
Died May 6, 1988
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 25, 1957, to a seat vacated by Richard S. Rodney. Confirmed by the Senate on April 16, 1957, and received commission on April 17, 1957. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on April 26, 1968. Service terminated on May 6, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School)
Princeton University, A.B., 1930
Professional Career:
Died May 6, 1988
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 25, 1957, to a seat vacated by Richard S. Rodney. Confirmed by the Senate on April 16, 1957, and received commission on April 17, 1957. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on April 26, 1968. Service terminated on May 6, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School)
Princeton University, A.B., 1930
Professional Career:
Judge, Superior Court of Delaware, 1947-1957