13 Facts About Marcus Kaufman

Marcus Maurice Kaufman served as the 103rd justice on the Supreme Court of California from March 18,1987, until his retirement on January 31,1990.

Marcus Kaufman grew up in the Hollywood area, and developed an interest in law while in high school.

Marcus Kaufman graduated in 1956 and from 1956 to 1957 served as a law clerk to then Associate Justice Roger J Traynor.

Marcus Kaufman began his career clerking in the same court to which he would eventually return as Justice.

In 1987, Marcus Kaufman was one of three justices appointed by Republican Governor George Deukmejian to replace Chief Justice Rose Bird and two other liberal justices voted out of office in the previous November's elections.

Marcus Kaufman was expected to be among the most conservative members of the court.

Marcus Kaufman wrote the majority opinion that allowed a corporate farm to restrict access of union organizers to worker camps on its property.

Marcus Kaufman was viewed as a thoughtful and scholarly student of the law, always interested in carefully scrutinizing issues, precedent, and argument.

Marcus Kaufman was especially notable for his kindness and concern for staff.

On January 31,1990, Marcus Kaufman retired from the bench to spend more time with his family.

Marcus Kaufman died of renal failure on March 26,2003, at the age of 73 after several years of poor health.

Marcus Kaufman was survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Eileen, and two daughters, Sharon and Ellen.

In facing death, Marcus Kaufman told his family that one can live on after death.