Benjamin Robbins Curtis

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Benjamin Robbins Curtis
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Prior offices
Supreme Court of the United States

Education

Bachelor's

Harvard, 1829

Law

Harvard Law

Personal
Birthplace
Massachusetts


Benjamin Robbins Curtis (1809-1874) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1851 after a nomination from President Millard Fillmore. Prior to joining the court, Curtis was a private practice attorney. He resigned from the Supreme Court on September 30, 1857, to return to private practice. Curtis passed away on September 15, 1874.[1]

Curtis was the only nominee of President Fillmore's confirmed to the Supreme Court, though he nominated four justices. Curtis served during The Taney Court.

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Education

Curtis received his A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1829 and a law degree from Harvard Law School.[1]

Professional career

Prior to joining the court, Curtis was an attorney in private practice in Massachusetts.[1] He also served in the Massachusetts State Legislature, where one of his accomplishments was the creation of the Massachusetts Practice Act of 1851, a judicial reform bill.[2]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Curtis received a recess appointment from President Millard Fillmore on September 22, 1851. On December 11, 1851, Curtis was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1851, and received commission that same day. He resigned on September 30, 1857.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Nathan Clifford.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Levi Woodbury
Supreme Court
1851–1857
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Nathan Clifford