Mason Ladd
Mason Ladd | |
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| Dean of the University of Iowa College of Law | |
| In office 1939–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Wiley Rutledge |
| Succeeded by | David H. Vernon |
| Dean of the Florida State University College of Law | |
| In office 1966–1969 | |
| Succeeded by | Joshua Morse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Scott Mason Ladd Jr January 9, 1898 Des Moines, Iowa |
| Died | April 23, 1980 (aged 82) Des Moines, Iowa |
| Spouse(s) | Esther Ladd |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Law Professor, Dean of Law |
Mason Ladd was an American University Dean and professor of law. He taught for 10 years at the University of Iowa College of Law before becoming the second longest tenured dean in the law school's history.[1] Upon his retirement from the University of Iowa, he went on to found the Florida State University College of Law, where he served as dean for 3 years[2] and where there is now a scholarship[3] and professorship[4] in his name.
Mason Ladd was the son of Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott M. Ladd. He also held a close friendship with Supreme Court Associate Justice Wiley Rutledge who preceded him as Dean at the University of Iowa.[5]
Bibliography[edit]
Books[edit]
- LADD, CASES ON EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES (1931).
- PERKINS, HANDBOOK FOR IOWA PEACE OFFICERS (1938) (contributed chapter on the conduct of an officer on the witness stand).
- LADD & DOBIE, CASES AND MATERIALS ON FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE (1940).
- LADD, CASES AND MATERIALS ON EVIDENCE (1949).
- LADD, BROWN & VESTAL, CASES AND MATERIALS ON PLEADING AND PROCEDURE (1953).
- LADD, CASES AND MATERIALS ON EVIDENCE (2d ed, 1955).
- BALLANTINE, LAW PROBLEMS WITH SOLUTIONS (1956) (contributed chapter on Evidence).
- LADD & BOYD, IOWA PROBATE PRACTICE (1957).
- LADD & CARLSON, CASES AND MATERIALS ON EVIDENCE (1972).
- LADD & CARLSON, CASES AND MATERIALS ON EVIDENCE, APRIL 1976 SUPPLEMENT (1976)
Articles[edit]
- Ladd, Liability of Individuals Conducting the Affairs of a Foreign Corporation Not Authorized to Do Business in Iowa, 15 IowA L. REV. 285 (1930)
- Brooke & Ladd, Decree in Probate Proceeding Determining Heirs, Distributees and Distribution, 16 IOWA L. REV. 195 (1931)
- Ladd, Commentary on Recent Iowa Legislation Affecting Courts, Procedure, and Practice, 17 IOWA L. REV. 24 (1931)
- Ladd, The Need in Iowa of an Offer of Excluded Testimony for Appeal, 18 IOWA L. REV. 304 (1933)
- Ladd, Admission of Evidence Against Estates of Deceased Persons, 19 IOWA L. REV. 521 (1934)
- Ladd, Impeachment of One's Own Witness-New Developments, 4 U. CHI. L. REV. 69 (1936)
- Ladd & Gibson, The Medico-Legal Aspects of the Blood Test to Determine Intoxication, 24 IOWA L. REV. 191 (1939)
- Ladd, Techniques and Theory of Character Testimony, 24 IOWA L. REV. 498 (1939)
- Ladd, Credibility Tests-Current Trends, 89 U. PA. L. REV. 166 (1940)
- Ladd, The Dead Man Statute: Some Further Observations and a Legislative Proposal, 26 IOWA L. REV. 207 (1941)
- Ladd, Modern Thinking Upon Evidence-A Model Code, 17 TENN. L. REV. 10 (1941)
- Ladd, Hearsay We Admit, 5 OKLA. L. REV. 271 (1952)
- Ladd, Expert Testimony, 5 VAND. L. REV. 414 (1952)
- Ladd, Expert and Other Opinion Testimony, 40 MINN. L. REV. 437 (1956)
- Ladd, Witness, 10 RUTGERS L. REV. 523 (1956)
- Ladd, Determination of Relevancy, 31 TUL. L. REV. 81 (1956)
- Ladd, Demonstrative Evidence and Expert Opinion, 1956 WASH. U.L.Q. 1
- Ladd, Objections, Motions, and Foundations Testimony, 43 CORNELL L.Q. 543 (1958)
- Ladd, Paul Sayre, 45 IOWA L. REV. at vii (1960)
- Ladd, Uniform Evidence Rules in the Federal Courts, 49 VA. L. REV.692 (1963)
- Ladd, Some Observations on Credibility: Impeachment of Witnesses, 52 CORNELL L.Q. 239 (1967)
- Ladd, Privileges, 1969 L. & Soc. ORDER 555 (1969)
- Ladd, Some Highlights of the New Federal Rules of Evidence, 1 FLA. ST. U.L. REV. 191 (1973)
- Ladd, Presumptions in Civil Actions, 1977 ARIz. ST. L. J. 275 (1977)
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- ↑ "Law School History and Milestones". law.uiowa.edu. University of Iowa College of Law. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ↑ Ehrhardt, Charles W. "In Memoriam: Mason Ladd". Florida State University Law Review. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ↑ "Impact of Endowed Gifts". Florida State University College of Law.
- ↑ "FSU Law Faculty". Florida State University College of Law. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ↑ "Box 30 Wiley Rutledge, Jr., Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C." Retrieved 8 April 2023.
