Vassar B. Carlton | |
|---|---|
 Carlton in 1969 | |
| 35th Chief Justice of Florida | |
| In office January 1, 1973 –February 28, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | B. K. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | James C. Adkins |
| Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
| In office January 7,1969 –February 28,1974 | |
| Preceded by | Wade L. Hopping |
| Succeeded by | Ben Overton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13,1912 |
| Died | August 31,2005 (aged 92) |
Vassar Benjamin Carlton (November 13,1912 –August 31,2005) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 to 1974,serving as chief justice for his final year on the Court. [1]
Born in Alachua County,Florida, [1] Carlton received an LL.B. from Stetson University in 1937,and was elected a Brevard County judge just four years later,in 1941,at 27 years old. [2] He thereafter remained in the judiciary. In 1954,"he was elected Circuit Judge of Florida's old Ninth Circuit" [2] remaining in that office until his election to the Florida Supreme Court in 1968, [2] where he commenced service on January 7,1969. [1] He was chosen as chief justice for a term beginning January 1,1973,remaining in that office until his retirement on February 28,1974. [1]
Carlton died in Franklin,North Carolina. [1]
