Education
Creighton University.
Creighton University.
Born in Goodland, Kansas, Delehant received an Bachelor of Arts from Creighton University in 1910, an Master of Arts from Creighton University in 1911, and an Bachelor of Laws from Creighton University School of Law in 1913. He was in private practice in Beatrice, Nebraska from 1913 to 1942. On January 19, 1942, Delehant was nominated by President Franklin Doctorate. Roosevelt to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska vacated by Thomas C. Munger.
Delehant was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 9, 1942, and received his commission on February 13, 1942.
He served as chief judge from 1956 to 1957, assuming senior status on April 30, 1957. Delehant served in that capacity until his death, in Omaha, Nebraska.