The Justices of the Supreme Court of Louisiana 1865-1880

by Evelyn L. Wilson

Eighteen Justices served on the Supreme Court of Louisiana during the period 1865 to 1880. The Civil War and Reconstruction years were not easy for any of these men. Sentiment ran high and violence was common. Criticism was as harsh as it was unwarranted. The justices selected to serve in 1865 and 1868 were, generally, Republicans and supporters of the Union. Most of the lawyers practicing before them were Democrats who had fought for or supported...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600422470
• ISBN13: 9781600422478
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Vandeplas Pub.
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"