Background
Mann, Robert Trask was born on June 5, 1924 in Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States. Son of William Edgar and Lenora Eunice (Trask) Mann.
Mann, Robert Trask was born on June 5, 1924 in Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States. Son of William Edgar and Lenora Eunice (Trask) Mann.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Florida, 1946. Juris Doctor, University Florida, 1951. Master of Arts in Government, George Washington University, 1948.
Master of Laws, Harvard University, 1953. Master of Laws, Yale University, 1968. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Stetson University, 1979.
Assistant professor of law, Northeastern U., 1951-1953; sole practice, Tampa, Florida, 1953-1968; judge 2d district, Florida Court Appeal, 1968-1974; chief judge, Florida Court Appeal, 1973-1974; professor of law, University Florida, Gainesville, 1974-1986; professor emeritus, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1986; visiting professor Herbert Herff chair excellence in law, Memphis State University, spring 1987, 88.
Member Florida Public Service Commission, Tallahassee, 1978-1981, chairman 1979-1981, Florida House of Representatives, 1956-1968. Member General Board Christian Social Concerns, 1960-1970, treasurer, 1960-1964. Member Commission on Status and Role of Women, United Methodist Church, 1972-1976, Southeast jurisdictional council, 1960-1968.
Delegate general conference, 1960, 64, 68, 72, lay leader Tampa district, 1956-1966. Trustee Lake Junaluska Assembly, 1972-1980. Fellow American Bar Foundation (life).
Member American Bar Association, American Law Institute, American Judicature Society, Rotary.
Married Elizabeth Brown, December 27, 1947. Children: Robert Trask, Margaret Elizabeth.