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

Neil E. Reid

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