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 byLionel K. Legge
Succeeded byGeorge Gregory, Jr.
Personal details
BornMay 7, 1905
Parksville, South Carolina, US
DiedJuly 26, 1981 (1981-07-27) (aged 76)
Charleston, South Carolina, US
SpouseLouise McKelvey Florence
Alma materThe Citadel
University of South Carolina (J.D.)

Biography

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Justice 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

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  1. ^ "Lawmakers Delay Action On 1961 Appropriations". Spartanburg Herald. Spartanburg, South Carolina. March 8, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "New Justices Sworn In". Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. December 11, 1961. pp. 1B. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "Retired Justice Dead At 76". The Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. July 27, 1981. pp. 9A. Retrieved November 30, 2014.