Finis James Garrett
1875–1956 · near Ore Springs, TN
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Court of Customs Appeals (later U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals) | Associate Judge | Calvin Coolidge (Republican) | Feb 18, 1929 | Appointment to Another Judicial Position, Dec 9, 1937 |
| U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals | Presiding Judge | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) | Dec 1, 1937 | Reassignment, Sep 1, 1948 |
| U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals | Chief Judge | None (reassignment) (None (reassignment)) | Sep 1, 1948 | Retirement, Sep 15, 1955 |
Education
- Bethel College, A.B., 1897
- Read law, 1899
Professional Career
Private practice, Dresden, Tennessee, 1900-1905; Master, Tennessee Chancery Court, Weakley County, 1900-1905; U.S. representative from Tennessee, 1905-1929