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Richard C. Howe, former Utah Supreme Court chief justice, dies at 97

Howe served 18 years in the legislature, including two years as House Speaker, before moving to the bench.

(Leah Hogsten | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Chief Justice Richard C. Howe prior to being sworn in at the Utah Supreme Court, April 13, 1998. Howe, who served 22 years on the court, including four as chief justice, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at age 97.