Draft:James K. Groves

James K. Groves (August 29, 1910 – April 6, 1980)[1] was an associate justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from 1968 to 1981.

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, Groves attended Colorado Mesa University and "received his undergraduate degree in 1932 from the University of Colorado. He was graduated with honors from the University of Colorado Law School in 1935".[1]

[more in Memoriam]

Groves was appointed to the court to fill the remainder of the term from which Justice Leonard v. B. Sutton had resigned to take a federal position. Groves was sworn in on May 14, 1968.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "In Memoriam: James K. Groves", Denver Law Journal, Vol. 58, Iss. 1 (1980), p. vi.
  2. ^ "Capitol Ceremony Seats Groves As New Justice", The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel (May 14, 1968), p. 1.


Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court
1968–1981
Succeeded by
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Category:1910 births Category:1980 deaths Category:Justices of the Colorado Supreme Court


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