California Court of Appeal / Joined 1950 / Served to 1961

Benjamin Franklin Van Dyke

Justice, California Court of Appeal

Benjamin Franklin Van Dyke was a Justice of the California Court of Appeal, who joined the court in 1950. Sources ↓

Lived
1887–1975
Tenure
1950–1961 · 11 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1950California Court of Appeal

Questions & answers

How do judges of the California Court of Appeal reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court was Benjamin Franklin Van Dyke on?
Benjamin Franklin Van Dyke was a Justice of the California Court of Appeal.

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11 years on the California Court of Appeal. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).