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Claude Luse

Claude Luse

American lawyer and United States District Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin


Claude Zeth Luse (February 23, 1879 – May 28, 1932) was an American lawyer and judge. He was United States district judge for the Western District of Wisconsin.

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Education and career

Luse was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin to Louis K. Luse and Ella Luse.[1] He received a bachelor of letters from the University of Minnesota in 1901 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1903.[1] He was in private practice in Superior, Wisconsin, from 1904 to 1921.[1][2]

Federal judicial service

Luse received a recess appointment from President Warren G. Harding on April 1, 1921, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin vacated by the death of Judge Arthur Loomis Sanborn. He was nominated to the same position by President Harding on April 14, 1921. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 27, 1921, and received his commission the same day.[2] His service terminated on May 28, 1932, due to his death in Madison, Wisconsin.[3]

Family

Luse married Gertrude Baker in 1904.[1] Luse practiced law with his father Louis K. Luse, who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[4]


References

  1. "Judge Luse Dies Today of Heart Ailment". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. May 28, 1932. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved November 9, 2020 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. 'U. S. Judge Claude Z. Luse Dies,' Madison Capital Times, May 28, 1932, pg. 1, 4
  3. 'Death Claims Louis K. Luse,' Madison Capitol Times, December 28, 1920, pg. 2

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