Louie Willard Strum

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Louie Willard Strum
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
Years in office: 1950 - 1954

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Years in office: 1931 - 1950
Education
Bachelor's
University of Florida, 1949
Law
University of Florida, 1953
Personal
Birthplace
Valdosta, GA


Louie Willard Strum (1890-1954) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.[1]

Fifth Circuit

Strum was nominated to the Fifth Circuit by President Harry Truman on September 14, 1950 to replace Curtis Waller. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 23rd, and received commission on the September 26th. He served on this court until his death on July 26, 1954.[1]

Southern District of Florida

Strum was nominated to the Southern District of Florida by President Herbert Hoover on February 21, 1931 to a seat created by 46 Stat. 820. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 28th, and received commission on March 2nd. From 1948 to 1950, he was the chief judge. He served on this court until October 3, 1950, when he was appointed to the Fifth Circuit.[1]

Education

  • Stetson University College of Law, LL.B., 1912[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Navy, 1906-1910
  • Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1912-
  • U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, 1917-1919
  • Assistant attorney, Jacksonville, Florida, 1921-1923
  • City attorney, Jacksonville, Florida, 1923-1925
  • Justice, Supreme Court of Florida, 1925-1931
  • Chief justice, 1931[1]

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