Nelson Sharpe (August 25, 1858 – October 20, 1935) was a justice of the
Michigan Supreme Court from 1919 to 1935, serving as chief justice in 1927 and 1934.[1][2]
He was appointed to the Supreme Court on September 25, 1919, by Governor
Albert Sleeper to replace
Russell C. Ostrander, who had died earlier in the month.[3] He was then elected twice for two more eight year terms.[4] He was succeeded by
Harry S. Toy when he died mid term.[5]
Before his 16 years of service to the Supreme Court, Sharpe had also severed on the bench for the 34th judicial circuit court (western
Wayne County, Michigan) for 26 years.[1] He was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree in 1934 by the
University of Michigan.[1]