Bob Abbott

American judge (1932–2010)

Bob Abbott

Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court
In office
September 1, 1990 – June 6, 2003
Appointed by| Mike Hayden
Preceded by| Robert H. Miller
Succeeded by| Carol A. Beier
Judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals
In office
1977–1990
Appointed by| Robert Frederick Bennett
Preceded by| Position established
Personal details
Born|

Robert Abbott

November 1, 1932
Hodgeman County, Kansas, U.S.
Died| March 23, 2010 (aged 77)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Education| Dodge City Junior College (AA)
Emporia State University (BS)
Washburn University (LLB)
University of Virginia (LLM)
Military service
Branch/service| United States Air Force

Bob Abbott (November 1, 1932 – March 23, 2010)[1] was an American lawyer and jurist who served as a justice of the Kansas Supreme Court from September 1, 1990, to June 6, 2003.

## Early life and education

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Abbott was born in Hodgeman County, Kansas. He earned an associate of arts degree from Dodge City Junior College, a Bachelor of Science from Emporia State University in 1956, and a law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1960.[2] He later in 1986 received a Masters in Law from the University of Virginia.[2]

## Career

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Abbot served in the United States Air Force, where he was a navigator on an Douglas C-124 Globemaster II. He worked as a lawyer for 17 years for a Junction City law firm.[3] Prior to being appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court Abbott, had been the chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals.[4] He had served on the Kansas Court of Appeals since its creation in 1977, and had written over 1000 court opinions.[3][4]

Abbott was appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court to replace Chief Justice Robert H. Miller.[5][3] Abbott retired from the court June 2003 and was replaced by Carol A. Beier.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Topeka Capital-Journal Obituary". Legacy. March 28, 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
2. ^ a b "17 Aug 1990, 15 - The Iola Register at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
3. ^ a b c "17 Aug 1990, Page 3 - The Salina Journal at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
4. ^ a b "19 Oct 1990, Page 12 - The Salina Journal at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. p. 12. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
5. ^ "Bob Abbott (Supreme Court of Kansas) – CourtListener.com". CourtListener. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
6. ^ "29 Jul 2003, 8 - The Manhattan Mercury at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 July 2020.