Richard Smith Whaley
1874–1951 · Charleston, SC
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court of Claims | Judge | Herbert Hoover (Republican) | Jun 2, 1930 | Appointment to Another Judicial Position, Jun 28, 1939 |
| Court of Claims | Chief Justice | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) | Jun 27, 1939 | Death, Nov 8, 1951 |
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1897
Professional Career
Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1897-1913, 1921-1923; State representative, South Carolina, 1900-1913; speaker, 1907-1910; U.S. representative from South Carolina, 1913-1921; Chairman, District of Columbia Rent Commission, 1923-1925
Other Federal Judicial Service
- Trial Judge, Court of Claims, 1925-1930