David W. Harwell Explained

David W. Harwell
Office:Chief Justice of South Carolina
Termstart:January 1, 1992
Termend:1994
Predecessor:George Gregory, Jr.
Successor:A. Lee Chandler
Office2:Associate Justice of South Carolina
Termstart2:1980
Termend2:January 1, 1992
Predecessor2:William Luther Rhodes
Successor2:James E. Moore
Birth Date:8 January 1932
Birth Place:Mars Bluff, South Carolina
Death Place:Florence, South Carolina
Spouse:Deborah Boggs Harwell
Alma Mater:University of South Carolina (J.D. 1958)

David Walker Harwell[1] (January 8, 1932 – September 30, 2015) was an associate justice and chief justice on the South Carolina Supreme Court. He was sworn in as chief justice on December 19, 1991, with his term to commence upon the retirement of Chief Justice George Gregory, Jr. on January 1, 1992.[2] He died on September 30, 2015.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Who's Who in American Law 1992-1993. 1991. Marquis Who's Who. 417.
  2. News: Harwell sworn in as chief justice . Herald-Journal . December 20, 1991 . November 24, 2014 . Spartanburg, South Carolina . C2.
  3. Web site: David Harwell Obituary (1932 - 2015) the Sun News.