Background
Harbison, William James was born on September 11, 1923 in Columbia, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Joshua and Eunice Elizabeth (Kinzer) Harbison.
Harbison, William James was born on September 11, 1923 in Columbia, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Joshua and Eunice Elizabeth (Kinzer) Harbison.
Student, The Citadel, 1944. Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1947. Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1950.
Special justice Tennessee Supreme Court, Nashville, 1966-1967, justice, 1974-1990, chief justice, 1980-1982, 87-89, private practice, 1950-1974 and from 90. Adjunct professor law Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, since 1950. Chairman civil rules committee Tennessee Supreme Court, 1965-1974.
The relationship with God in Covenant is like a marriage between human beings – both as a community and as individuals – on the one side and God in Christ on the other.
The diversity of religious expressions is guaranteed by the separation of church and state. However, church and state should interact in different social and political fields for the benefit of the whole society.
Church decisions should be made as openly as possible, giving opportunities for all to contribute. It is important for all views to be heard and taken seriously, especially where Christians disagree.
Member Metro Nashville Board Education, 1970-1974. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association (president 1970-1971), Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa, Rotary, Cedar Creek Club, Cumberland Club.
Married Mary Elizabeth Coleman, June 14, 1952. Children: William Leslie, Mary Alice.