Henry Friendly
Henry Friendly · Philosophy & Social Sciences
One of the most influential US federal appellate judges; scholar of administrative and federal courts law
1903, Elmira, New York, USA — 1986, New York City, USA
United States
Henry Friendly is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — One of the most influential US federal appellate judges; scholar of administrative and federal courts law
Friendly served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1959–1986) and is widely regarded as one of the most influential American appellate judges of the 20th century, especially in administrative law and federal jurisdiction; his opinions remain among the most cited in federal courts. He was the only child of German-Jewish parents in Elmira, New York.
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One of the most influential US federal appellate judges; scholar of administrative and federal courts law
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