Paul DeWitt Carrington (June 12, 1931 – August 24, 2021) was an American lawyer and academic who served as dean of Duke University School of Law from 1978 to 1988, where he was also the Harry R. Chadwick Sr. Professor of Law. Before joining the faculty of Duke in 1978, Carrington served on the faculty of the University of Wyoming, Indiana University, Ohio State University, and the University of Michigan. From 1985 to 1992, he also served as Reporter for the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules of the Judicial Conference of the United States.[1][2] He was elected to the American Law Institute in 1966[3] and to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2000.[4]
Paul Carrington | |
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| Born | Paul DeWitt Carrington June 12, 1931 |
| Died | August 24, 2021 (aged 90) |
| Spouse |
Bessie Meek (m. 1955–2016) |
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| Education | |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Law |
| Sub-discipline | Civil procedure |
| Institutions | Duke University School of Law |
References
edit- ^ "Paul D. Carrington papers". HOLLIS. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ Presma, Frances (2021-11-19). "Remembering Paul Carrington". Duke Law Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ Institute, The American Law. "In Memoriam: Paul D. Carrington". American Law Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Paul DeWitt Carrington". American Academy of Arts & Sciences. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
External links
edit- Paul Carrington Duke University School of Law Historical Faculty Page
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