Case School of Applied Science - Differential Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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In 1862 he was again elected to the Supreme Court, but resigned in 1864. While a member of the Supreme Court, of which for a portion of the time he was Chief Justice, he made a record showing himself to be one of the great lawyers of the country. In 1871, Western Reserve College conferred upon Judge Ranney the honorary degree of LL. D. Judge Ranney held many positions of honor and trust outside of his profession, among them being that of member and then President of the Board of Trustees of Case School of Applied Science. His chief aims have been, however, in connection with his profession, which he has pursued with an industry and ability that have made him one of the greatest advocates known in the history of American jurisprudence. In the very best sense of the words, he was a self- made man, and his history furnishes additional evidence that integrity of purpose, combined with perseverance, will overcome all the diiiiculties which may 'beset the young American and enable him to fit himself fully for honorable and useful positions in society.