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Davies, Jack was born on January 6, 1932 in Harvey, North Dakota, United States. Son of Charles Evan and Marian (Healy) Davies.
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Davies, Jack was born on January 6, 1932 in Harvey, North Dakota, United States. Son of Charles Evan and Marian (Healy) Davies.
Bachelor University of Minnesota, 1954, Juris Doctor, 1960.
Private practice, Minneapolis, 1960—1965. Member Minnesota Senate, 1959—1982. President, 1981—1982.
Commissioner Minnesota Uniform Laws, since 1966. Judge Minnesota Court Appeals, since 1990. Professor law William Mitchell College Law, St. Paul, 1965—1990.
With United States Army, 1954-1956.
(This book -- authored by a longtime legislator, law profe...)
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Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Law Institute.
Married Patricia McAndrews Davies. Children: Elizabeth, Ted, John.