Robert L. Farmer (July 23, 1933 – November 17, 2020) was an American judge[2] and politician. He served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[3][4]
Robert L. Farmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1971–??? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1933 Johnston County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Martha Lassiter (m. 1959) |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina University of North Carolina School of Law |
| Occupation | Judge |
Life and career edit
Farmer was born in Johnston County, North Carolina. He attended Smithfield High School, the University of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina School of Law.[3] He served in the United States Army.[1]
In 1971, Farmer was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[3] In 1977, he was appointed by Governor Jim Hunt to serve as a judge for the Resident Superior Court, serving until 1999.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Judge Robert "Bob" Leon Farmer". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ Vidmar, Neil (July 15, 1997). Medical Malpractice and the American Jury: Confronting the Myths about Jury Incompetence, Deep Pockets, and Outrageous Damage Awards. University of Michigan Press. p. 13. ISBN 9780472084791 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c "North Carolina manual". North Carolina Historical Commission. 1977. p. 392. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ With All Deliberate Speed: Implementing Brown V. Board of Education. University of Arkansas Press. May 2011. p. 31. ISBN 9781610754675 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Robert Farmer Obituary (1933-2020)". The News & Observer. November 22, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
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