Appointed by Joseph P. Teasdale Role Judge | Name Andrew Higgins Spouse(s) Laura Jo-Ann Higgins | |
Born June 21, 1921
Platte City, Missouri ( 1921-06-21 ) Religion Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Died September 14, 2011, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States Alma mater Washington University in St. Louis | ||
Succeeded by William Howard Billings | ||
Andrew Jackson Higgins was a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri between 1979 and 1991, and its Chief Justice from 1985 to 1987. Previously, he had served as a commissioner for the Supreme Court between 1964 and 1979, and as Circuit Court Judge for Platte County from 1960 to 1964.
Zel Fischer, a current Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, clerked for Judge Higgins from 1988 to 1989; Judge Higgins administered Judge Fischer's oath.
After retiring from the bench, Judge Higgins became an advocate against plans to change the way Missouri selects its judges.
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