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
editFarmer 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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