Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson to step down
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson today announced that he will leave the state’s highest court, effective June 30, 2010, according to the Minnesota Courts.
“It has been my privilege to serve as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for the past two years,” Magnuson said in a letter to Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
“I have found the position to be both challenging and rewarding. However, for reasons personal to me and my family, I have decided to step down and return to private practice,” he said.
