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John P. Devaney (June 30 1883 – September 21 1941) was Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court until 1937. Born near Lake Mills Iowa on June 30 1883 he moved to Minnesota in 1901 and entered the University of Minnesota. While there he attained the following degrees: B.A. 1905; LL.B. 1907; LL.M. 1908. Admitted to practice in 1907. Appointed Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court on September 7 1933 and elected to that office in November 1934.
