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Alan C. Sundberg

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Alan C. Sundberg
Sundberg in 1975
Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court
In office
July 1, 1980 – June 30, 1982
Justice of the Florida Supreme Court
In office
June 2, 1975 – September 15, 1982
Appointed byReubin Askew
Personal details
Born(1933-06-23)June 23, 1933
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 2002(2002-01-25) (aged 68)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Alan Carl Sundberg (June 23, 1933 – January 25, 2002) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from June 2, 1975, to September 15, 1982, serving as chief justice from July 1, 1980, to June 30, 1982.[1]

Born in Jacksonville, Florida,[1] Sundberg received a B.A. from Florida State University in 1955, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1958.[2]

Sundberg was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court by Governor Reubin Askew.[3] While serving on the court, he authored a noted opinion allowing cameras in Florida courtrooms.[2] After leaving the court, Sundberg was of counsel to the law firm of Smith, Ballard & Logan, and was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to serve as a trustee of Florida State University.[2]

Sundberg died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville from lung cancer, having been a pipe smoker.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Erik Robinson, "Florida Supreme Court Justices: List of Life Dates", Florida Supreme Court Historical Society (June 2010).
  2. ^ a b c d "Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Alan Sundberg dies at 68", St. Augustine Record (January 27, 2002).
  3. ^ Joe Kollin, "High Turnover Rate Hinders High Court[dead link]", Sun-Sentinel (January 24, 1988).