Ralph Body

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Ralph C. Body (1903-1973) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Body was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on March 5, 1962, to a seat vacated by Allan Grim; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 2, 1962, and received his commission on April 4th. He assumed senior status on May 30, 1972, and served in this capacity until his death on June 2, 1973.

Education

Pennsylvania State University, A.B., 1925
University of Pennsylvania, LL.B., 1928

Professional career

Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1928-1960
Solicitor for recorder of deeds, Pennsylvania, 1933-1936
HOLC, 1933-1941
Assistant county solicitor, Pennsylvania, 1936-1938
Member, Berks County Board Law Examiners, Pennsylvania, 1946-1960
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1960-1962

External links

Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

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