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Edward A. Panelli, 92, American judge, justice of the Supreme Court of California (1985–1994).
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|Edward Alexander Panelli (November 23, 1931 – July 20, 2024) was an American judge who was Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California, serving from December 24, 1985, to May 3, 1994.
Biography
Panelli was born in Santa Clara, California on November 23, 1931 to working class Italian immigrants. He received his B.S. Degree from Santa Clara University and J.D. degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. After graduation, he engaged in private practice with Pasquinelli & Panelli.
In 1972, Panelli was named a judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court, serving until 1983. He was appointed as Associate Justice, First District Court of Appeal, Division Four, 1983–1984, and then Presiding Justice, Sixth District Court of Appeal, 1984–1985, when the Sixth District was split off from the First District in 1984. To date, Panelli is the most recent member of California's highest court to have served in a division of the First District other than Division Three. Associate Justices Kathryn Werdegar, Ming Chin, Carol Corrigan, and Martin Jenkins all served in Division Three of the First District.
In 1985, Panelli was appointed to the California Supreme Court by Governor George Deukmejian. His notable opinions include Moore v. Regents of the University of California (1990), which held that a person's discarded blood and tissue taken for medical tests are not one's personal property, and researchers do not need to share profits from their use in research or commercialization. Another notable case opinion is Jolly v. Eli Lilly (1988), in which the court held a one-year statute of limitations began running on the date of discovery of the injury. In 1989, Panelli ruled with the majority in Thing v. La Chusa, and in 1992 concurred in the results in Knight v. Jewett and Mexicali Rose v. Superior Court.
Following his retirement from the bench in 1994, he became an arbitrator and mediator. Panelli died in Saratoga, California on July 20, 2024, at the age of 92.
Honors and legacy
In 1986, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by his alma mater, Santa Clara University, where he served on the Board of Trustees. There is an annual golf tournament in his name to raise money for law school scholarships.
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1.In which year did Edward A. Panelli die?
- A.2024correct
- B.2017
- C.2015
- D.2011
Edward A. Panelli died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "92. Archive record: occupation judge. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 20 July 2024."
2.How old was Edward A. Panelli when they died?
- A.84
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- D.81
Edward A. Panelli was 92 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "e Supreme Court of California (1985–1994). Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: age at death 92. Archive record: occupation judge. Archive record: nati
3.In which month did Edward A. Panelli die?
- A.October
- B.August
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- D.Julycorrect
Edward A. Panelli died in July.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "death 92. Archive record: occupation judge. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 20 July 2024."
4.On which day of the month did Edward A. Panelli die?
- A.21
- B.20correct
- C.22
- D.19
Edward A. Panelli died on day 20 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "92. Archive record: occupation judge. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 20 July 2024."
5.In which field was Edward A. Panelli known?
- A.novelist
- B.judgecorrect
- C.chemist
- D.architect
The biography describes Edward A. Panelli as a judge.
Source: Profile: occupation: "(1985–1994). Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: age at death 92. Archive record: occupation judge. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record
6.What nationality was Edward A. Panelli?
- A.Americancorrect
- B.Australian
- C.Argentine
- D.Austrian
Edward A. Panelli is recorded as American.
Source: Profile: nationality: "ar of death 2024. Archive record: age at death 92. Archive record: occupation judge. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 20 July 2024."
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