James L. Petigru

James L. Petigru
6th Attorney General of South Carolina
In office
1822–1830
Preceded byRobert Young Hayne
Succeeded byHugh S. Legaré
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1830–1830
Personal details
BornJames Louis Petigru
May 10, 1789
Abbeville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 1863(1863-03-09) (aged 73)
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
PartyWhig

James Louis Petigru (May 10, 1789 – March 9, 1863) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist in South Carolina. He is best known for his service as the Attorney General of South Carolina and his judicial work that played a key role in the recodification of the state's law code. He was also known for opposing nullification and, in 1860, state secession.

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