Charles T. Wells

Charles T. Wells
Chief Justice for the Florida Supreme Court
In office 1994 – March 3, 2009
Appointed by	Lawton Chiles
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Born	March 4, 1939 (1939-03-04) (age 72) Orlando, Florida

Charles T. Wells (born March 4, 1939)^[1] was a member of the Florida Supreme Court from 1994 until March 3, 2009, when he retired. He was appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles. He served as Chief Justice from July 1, 2000, until June 30, 2002. He is perhaps most noted for presiding over appeals brought to the Court as part of the dispute over Florida's electoral votes in the U.S. presidential election, 2000, which were broadcast live to a worldwide audience. Wells dissented from the majority opinion that ordered a recount to decide the presidential election.^[2]

He graduated from William R. Boone High School in 1957. Wells received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1961 and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida College of Law (now named the Levin College of Law) in 1964.

References

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2. ^ "Northwestern Law". Northwestern University. 2002-02-14. http://www.law.northwestern.edu/news/spring02/popejohn02.html. Retrieved 2008-10-28. 

External links

• Florida Supreme Court page on Charles T. Wells

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Name	Wells, Charles T.
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Date of birth	March 4, 1939
Place of birth	Orlando, Florida
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