David Hackett Souter, an only child, was born in the Boston suburb of Melrose on Sept. 17, 1939. His father was an assistant bank manager, and his mother was a store clerk.

For those who were not lucky enough to experience David Souter in person, this story is an anecdote that explains why his obituary and stories about his life, while focusing on his judicial ...

WASHINGTON — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a favorite of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died.

The Concord Monitor’s obituary does justice to the Justice, but I feel compelled to underscore the pride and fellowship that David instilled in all members of the New Hampshire Bar.

Many Americans may have missed this week the passing of Justice David Souter, who retired from the Supreme Court in 2009 after a distinguished 20-year career on the nation’s High ...

This article is part of a series on the legacy and jurisprudence of the late Justice David Souter. Kent Greenfield is Professor of Law and Dean’s Distinguished Scholar at Boston College. He clerked ...

David Hackett Souter was born in Melrose, Mass., on Sept. 17, 1939, the only child of Joseph and Helen Souter. His father was a banker and his mother a gift shop clerk.

Many Americans may have missed last week the passing of Justice David Souter, who retired from the Supreme Court in 2009 after a distinguished 20-year career on the nation’s High ...