Randle Jasper Smith (July 25, 1908 – January 8, 1962) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Randle Jasper Smith
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
In office
1961–1962
Preceded byAlbert Alphonso Ridge
Succeeded byFloyd Robert Gibson
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
In office
July 3, 1956 – January 8, 1962
Appointed byDwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded byCharles Evans Whittaker
Succeeded byJohn Watkins Oliver
Personal details
Born
Randle Jasper Smith

(1908-07-25)July 25, 1908
Campbell, Missouri
DiedJanuary 8, 1962(1962-01-08) (aged 53)
EducationUniversity of Missouri (A.B.)

Education and career

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Born in Campbell, Missouri, Smith received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of Missouri in 1931. He was in private practice in Springfield, Missouri from 1931 to 1956. He was a member of the Missouri Senate from 1943 to 1954.[1]

Federal judicial service

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On June 5, 1956, Smith was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to a seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri vacated by Judge Charles Evans Whittaker. Smith was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 2, 1956, and received his commission the next day. He served as Chief Judge from 1961 until his death on January 8, 1962.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
1956–1962
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
1961–1962
Succeeded by