Peter Popovich
American judge
The Honorable Peter S. Popovich | |
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| Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court | |
| In office November 16, 1987 – November 30, 1990 | |
| Appointed by | Rudy Perpich |
| Preceded by | Douglas Amdahl |
| Succeeded by | A.M. "Sandy" Keith |
| Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals | |
| In office November 2, 1983 – November 15, 1987 | |
| Appointed by | Rudy Perpich |
| Preceded by | Office Created |
| Succeeded by | D.D. Wozniak |
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| Born | November 27, 1920 Crosby, Minnesota |
| Died | March 29, 1996(1996-03-29) (aged 75) St. Marys Point, Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Lee Popovich Gail Popovich |
Peter Stephen Popovich (November 27, 1920 – March 29, 1996) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge from Minnesota. He is the only person in the state's history to serve as both Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Early life and education
Popovich was born in Crosby, Minnesota in 1920. He earned degrees from the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law (then the St. Paul College of Law) in 1942 and 1947, respectively.
Career
He was in private practice in the Twin Cities from 1947 to 1983, while also serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1953 to 1963.
Upon the creation of the state Court of Appeals in 1983, Governor Rudy Perpich appointed Popovich to be Chief Judge. Perpich elevated him to the Supreme Court in 1987, and named him Chief Justice in 1989. Popovich resigned as chief justice in late 1990, having reached mandatory retirement age.
Following his retirement from the Supreme Court, Popovich joined the Minneapolis law firm of Briggs & Morgan.
Death
He died in early 1996 at the age of 75.
External links
- The Judicial Career of Peter Popovich
- Popovich on Mandatory Retirement of Judges
- Chief Justice Peter Popovich Obituary - Minneapolis Star-Tribune: March 30, 1996
- Peter S. Publications - Popovich, Associate Justice, 1987-1989; Chief Justice 1989-1990
- Minnesota State Law Library: Peter S. Popovich
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| Preceded by | Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court 1987 – 1992 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Office Created | Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals 1983 – 1987 | Succeeded by |
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