Thomas Patrick Bussey (1905-1981) was an associate justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Thomas Patrick Bussey | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of South Carolina | |
| In office December 11, 1961 – September 30, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Lionel K. Legge |
| Succeeded by | George Gregory, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1905 Parksville, South Carolina, US |
| Died | July 26, 1981 (aged 76) Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Spouse | Louise McKelvey Florence |
| Alma mater | The Citadel University of South Carolina (J.D.) |
Biography
editJustice Bussey was twice a representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives (from 1937 to 1940 and then again in 1957 to 1958). He was elected a trial court judge in January 1958 and then reelected in 1961 for a full term. He was elevated to the South Carolina Supreme Court in February 1961 to fill the position, which was vacated by the retirement of Lionel K. Legge in December 1961.[1] He was sworn in on December 11, 1961.[2] He served on the Supreme Court until he retired on September 30, 1975.[3]
Justice Bussey died on July 26, 1981.
References
edit- ^ "Lawmakers Delay Action On 1961 Appropriations". Spartanburg Herald. Spartanburg, South Carolina. March 8, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ "New Justices Sworn In". Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. December 11, 1961. pp. 1B. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ "Retired Justice Dead At 76". The Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. July 27, 1981. pp. 9A. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
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