Boyce F. Martin, Jr. facts for kids
Boyce Ficklen Martin, Jr. (born October 23, 1935 – died June 1, 2016) was an important American judge. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as a judge for a very important court called the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Who Was Judge Boyce F. Martin, Jr.?
Judge Martin was a special kind of judge. He worked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. This court hears cases that have already been decided in lower courts. If someone thinks a mistake was made, they can ask the Court of Appeals to look at the case again.
A Long and Important Career
Judge Martin was chosen to be a federal judge by President Jimmy Carter in 1979. He worked as a judge for 34 years. From 1996 to 2003, he was the Chief Judge of his court. This means he was the main leader of the judges in that circuit. During his long career, he wrote more than 1,100 opinions. These opinions are like detailed explanations of the court's decisions.
Early Life and Passing
Boyce F. Martin, Jr. was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He passed away at his home in Louisville, Kentucky on June 1, 2016. He was 80 years old.
