Wiley W. Manuel (1927 - 1981) was an associate justice on the Supreme Court of California from 1977 - 1981 and the first African American to serve on the high court. Governor Jerry Brown appointed Justice Manuel on February 12, 1977. Justice Manuel had served on the court for only four years before he succumbed to stomach cancer. Justice Manuel was known for his dedication to pro bono work. There is a pro bono award named after him awarded by the State Bar of California each year.
His wife is Eleanor Manuel and she currently resides in Oakland, CA.
Yes. The Chief Justice leads or "presides over" the Supreme Court.
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The Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is John G. Roberts.
The Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. At present, the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr.
The head of a state supreme court is called Chief Justice, just like the head of the US Supreme Court.
Associate Justice is the formal title for any US Supreme Court justice who is not the Chief Justice. There are eight Associate Justices and one Chief Justice on the Supreme Court.
Hon'ble Mr. Justice P. Sathasivam is the India's supreme court Chief Justice. He is from Tamilnadu.
Chief Justice John Roberts.
Maria Lourdes Sereno is the 24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court og the Philippines.
The presiding Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court as of 2012 is John G. Roberts, Jr.
The five-justice Wyoming Supreme Court is currently lead by Chief Justice Barton R. Voigt.
The presiding Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court as of 2012 is John G. Roberts, Jr.