C. Thomas White

C. Thomas White (October 5, 1928 – December 11, 2020) was a justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court from January 6, 1977 to 1998. Initially appointed to replace retiring Judge John E. Newton, White was named chief justice on January 26, 1995, to replace retiring Chief Justice Hastings. White served as chief until his retirement in 1998.[1]

Born in Humphrey, Nebraska, White received his law degree as valedictorian of his class from Creighton University School of Law in 1952.

White died in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 92.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Former Chief Justice C. Thomas White Dies December 11". Nebraska Judicial Branch. December 15, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court
1977–1995
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court
1995–1998
Succeeded by