William Addison Riner (June 26, 1878 – November 20, 1955) was a justice of the

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from January 10, 1928, until his death on November 20, 1955.Wyoming State Archives biography of William A. Riner, available at 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Born in

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, Riner practiced law in

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for less than a year before moving to

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in 1902. He was an active Republican Party member, and served as a city attorney,

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, and district court judge. Riner was appointed to the Wyoming Supreme Court on January 10, 1928, by Governor Frank C. Emerson, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Justice Charles N. Potter. Riner was then elected to the court, and re-elected in succeeding years, serving until his death. Governor

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appointed

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to the Wyoming Supreme Court in 1955 to fill the vacancy caused by Chief Justice Riner's death.

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John A. Riner and William A. Riner papers
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American Heritage Center

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