Robert L. Clifford

Questions drawn from Robert L. Clifford's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.In which city was Robert L. Clifford born?

   • A.Chester Township
   • B.Morristown
   • C.Passaiccorrect
   • D.Montclair

   Robert L. Clifford was born in 1924 in Passaic, New Jersey.

   Source: biographical introduction

2. 2.In what year did Robert L. Clifford graduate from Montclair Academy?

   • A.1940
   • B.1950
   • C.1942correct
   • D.1944

   Robert L. Clifford attended Montclair Academy and graduated in the class of 1942.

   Source: early education section

3. 3.From which university did Robert L. Clifford earn his Bachelor's degree?

   • A.Princeton University
   • B.Lehigh Universitycorrect
   • C.Duke University
   • D.Rutgers University

   Robert L. Clifford received a Bachelor's degree from Lehigh University.

   Source: education background

4. 4.When did Robert L. Clifford graduate from the Duke University School of Law?

   • A.1948
   • B.1973
   • C.1942
   • D.1950correct

   Robert L. Clifford received an LL.B. from the Duke University School of Law in 1950.

   Source: legal education details

5. 5.Who appointed Robert L. Clifford to the Supreme Court of New Jersey?

   • A.Governor Thomas Kean
   • B.Governor Jim Florio
   • C.Governor William T. Cahillcorrect
   • D.Governor Brendan Byrne

   Robert L. Clifford was appointed by Governor William T. Cahill to the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1973.

   Source: career history

6. 6.In what year was Robert L. Clifford appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court?

   • A.1970
   • B.1994
   • C.1973correct
   • D.1975

   Robert L. Clifford was appointed to the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1973.

   Source: judicial career

7. 7.When did Robert L. Clifford retire from his position on the bench?

   • A.December 1994correct
   • B.December 1990
   • C.November 2000
   • D.November 2014

   Robert L. Clifford served on the Supreme Court of New Jersey until his retirement in December 1994.

   Source: judicial career

8. 8.Which firm did Robert L. Clifford join as counsel after his retirement?

   • A.Lowenstein Sandler LLP
   • B.McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLPcorrect
   • C.Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
   • D.Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA

   After retiring from the bench, Robert L. Clifford was counsel to the firm McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP.

   Source: post-retirement career

9. 9.In which city was the firm that Robert L. Clifford joined after his retirement located?

   • A.Passaic
   • B.Chester Township
   • C.Morristowncorrect
   • D.Montclair

   Robert L. Clifford was counsel to the firm located in Morristown, New Jersey.

   Source: post-retirement career

10. 10.What was Robert L. Clifford's age at the time of his death?

    • A.89correct
    • B.90
    • C.87
    • D.88

    Robert L. Clifford was 89 years old when he died.

    Source: death details

11. 11.On what date did Robert L. Clifford pass away?

    • A.November 17, 2014
    • B.November 29, 2014correct
    • C.December 17, 1924
    • D.December 29, 2014

    Robert L. Clifford died on November 29, 2014.

    Source: death details

12. 12.Where did Robert L. Clifford die?

    • A.At the New Jersey Supreme Court
    • B.At his office in Morristown
    • C.At his home in Chester Townshipcorrect
    • D.At the Montclair Academy campus

    Robert L. Clifford died in his sleep at his home in Chester Township, New Jersey.

    Source: death details

13. 13.What was Robert L. Clifford's official title?

    • A.Attorney General of New Jersey
    • B.Associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Courtcorrect
    • C.Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court
    • D.Chancellor of Lehigh University

    Robert L. Clifford was an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.

    Source: biographical introduction

14. 14.What was Robert L. Clifford's date of birth?

    • A.December 17, 1924correct
    • B.November 29, 1942
    • C.November 29, 1924
    • D.December 17, 1942

    Robert L. Clifford was born on December 17, 1924.

    Source: biographical introduction

15. 15.How long did Robert L. Clifford serve on the Supreme Court of New Jersey?

    • A.From 1973 to 2014
    • B.From 1973 to 1994correct
    • C.From 1942 to 1994
    • D.From 1950 to 1973

    Robert L. Clifford served on the New Jersey Supreme Court from his appointment in 1973 until his retirement in December 1994.

    Source: judicial career

16. 16.What was the nature of Robert L. Clifford's death?

    • A.He died in an accident
    • B.He died following a long illness
    • C.He died in his sleepcorrect
    • D.He died while at his law firm

    Robert L. Clifford died in his sleep at his home.

    Source: death details