John Wallace Winborne (1884–1966) was an American jurist who served on the North Carolina Supreme Court from 1937 to 1962, including service as chief justice from 1956 to 1962.
J. Wallace Winborne | |
|---|---|
 Winborne in 1956 | |
| Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
| In office 1956–1962 | |
| Preceded by | M. V. Barnhill |
| Succeeded by | Emery B. Denny |
| Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
| In office 1937–1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Wallace Winborne 1884 Chowan County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | 1966 (aged 81–82) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, judge |
Born in Chowan County, North Carolina, Winborne graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, moved to Marion, North Carolina around 1910, and joined the law firm of J. Will Pless. He became active in politics, serving as chairman of the North Carolina Democratic Party at one time. Winborne was also a mason and rose to become grand master of the state Masonic Lodge. He was appointed by Gov. Clyde R. Hoey to the state's highest court as an associate justice when the court's size was increased from five to seven justices in 1937.[1] Gov. Luther Hodges appointed Winborne chief justice in 1956 after Chief Justice Barnhill retired.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Winborne, J. Wallace". North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Hayes, Anna R. (June 1, 2009). Without Precedent: The Life of Susie Marshall Sharp. Univ of North Carolina Press. p. 217. ISBN 9780807832141 – via Internet Archive.
John Wallace Winborne.