William C. Perry
William C. Perry | |
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Perry in 1969 | |
| 34th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1957-1959 1967-1970 | |
| Preceded by | Harold J. Warner, William M. McAllister |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth J. O'Connell, William M. McAllister |
| 67th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1952–1970 | |
| Appointed by | Douglas McKay |
| Preceded by | Arthur D. Hay |
| Succeeded by | Edward H. Howell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1900 Belleville, Kansas |
| Died | October 27, 1985 (aged 85) Chula Vista, California |
| Spouse | Enola |
William C. Perry (March 11, 1900 – October 27, 1985) was an American attorney and jurist in Oregon. He was the 34th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. He served in that role twice for a total of five years. Perry was appointed to the court by soon to be ex-governor Douglas McKay after McKay had already appointed him as a county circuit court judge. A native of Kansas, he also worked as a county prosecuting attorney and city attorney prior to joining the state's highest court.