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Neil E. Reid

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Neil E. Reid

Neil E. Reid (April 24, 1871 – May 4, 1956) was an American jurist.

Born in Bruce Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Reid went to high school in Almont, Michigan and Romeo, Michigan. He then studied for a year at Harvard University and received his law degree from Detroit College of Law in 1896. Reid served as probate judge and was a Republican. Reid served on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1944 until his death in 1956 and was chief justice in 1951. Reid died in a hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society-Neil E. Reid
  2. ^ 'Neil E. Reid, Supreme Court Justice, Dies,' Ironwood Daily Globe (Michigan), May 5, 1956, pg. 7