Ralph Cappy
Ralph J. Cappy (August 25, 1943 – May 1, 2009) was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1990 to 1998 and Chief Justice of the Court from 1998 to 2008.[1]
Ralph J. Cappy | |
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| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Flaherty Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Ronald D. Castille |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1990–2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1943 |
| Died | May 1, 2009 (aged 65) Green Tree, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Cappy |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
Prior to joining the state Supreme Court, Cappy was named to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in 1978 and served as administrative judge of the civil division from 1986 to 1990. After leaving the Court in January 2008, he joined the law firm of Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney and practiced commercial litigation. He also served as chairman of the board of trustees at his alma mater the University of Pittsburgh.
Cappy died at his Green Tree home on May 1, 2009, at age 65.[2][3]
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