Samuel Blatchford
American lawyer and jurist
Born
Died
1893
133 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1882 to 1893. Held the position of a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York from 1876 to 1882. Worked as a prominent lawyer in New York City prior to judicial appointments, establishing a strong legal career that included a focus on commercial litigation. Contributed to significant legal opinions in various cases during time on the Supreme Court, influencing the direction of legal interpretations in the areas of patent law and contract disputes.
Served as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Judge of the U.S. District Court for Southern District of New York
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