Flavius L. Brooke (October 1, 1858 – January 21, 1921) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1908 to 1921.
Flavius L. Brooke | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court | |
| In office 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron V. McAlvay |
| Succeeded by | John W. Stone |
| Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court | |
| In office 1908–1921 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1858 Canada West, Province of Canada |
| Died | January 21, 1921 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Judge |
Brooke was born in Canada West. He immigrated to Michigan in 1885 and then practiced law, in Detroit, Michigan. In 1901, he became a judge of the Wayne County, Michigan Circuit Court. Brooke served on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1915 until his death in 1921. He was the chief justice.[1]
On his death, Howard Wiest was appointed by Governor Alex Groesbeck to fill the seat.[2]
Notes
edit- ^ "In Memoriam Flavius L. Brooke", Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society
- "Flavius L. Brooke", Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society
- "Justice Brooke Dead", Sandusky Star Tribune (Ohio), January 21, 1921 - ^ Howard Wiest. Lansing, Michigan: State of Michigan Supreme Court. February 22, 1944. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- "Howard Wiest". Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- Colby, Frank Moore (1922). "Michigan". New International Yearbook: A Compendium of the World's Progress. New York: Dodd, Mead & Co. p. 452. Retrieved August 10, 2015.