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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 Francis 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