Claude Zeth Luse
Appointed by President Warren G. Harding in 1921 and confirmed by unknown vote, Claude Zeth Luse was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. He earned a law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1903. Rulings & record ↓ Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1879–1932
- Appointed by
- Warren G. Harding, 1921
- Confirmed
- by unknown vote
- Education
- University of Minnesota 1901 · University of Wisconsin Law School 1903
- Succeeded
- Arthur Loomis Sanborn
- Succeeded by
- Patrick Thomas Stone
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Western District of Wisconsin succeeded Arthur Loomis Sanborn | Harding (R) | Unknown |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Minnesota | B.Litt. | 1901 |
| University of Wisconsin Law School | LL.B. | 1903 |
Judicial Record
In our data, Luse authored 3 published opinions for the court (1925–1928). Most cited: Felland v. Wilkinson (8 citations).
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Recent & notable rulings
| Year | Case | Citation | Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Felland v. Wilkinson | 33 F.2d 961 | 8 |
| 1927 | In Re Grant | 21 F.2d 88 | 4 |
| 1925 | Ashland Water Co. v. Railroad Commission | 7 F.2d 924 | 3 |
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Questions & answers
- Who appointed Claude Zeth Luse?
- President Warren G. Harding appointed Claude Zeth Luse to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin in 1921.
- Was Claude Zeth Luse appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Claude Zeth Luse was appointed by President Warren G. Harding, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- Which court was Claude Zeth Luse on?
- Claude Zeth Luse was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Sources
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- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- CourtListener bulk data (Free Law Project): authored opinions & citation counts
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11 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).