Hugh Lennox Bond

Biography

Hugh Lennox Bond devoted himself to the practice of law before his appointment to the federal bench, earning a reputation for meticulous preparation and a respect for precedent. As a judge of the United States District Court for Maryland he tempered firmness with compassion, guiding difficult cases with clarity.

His opinions reflected a deep commitment to the rule of law, and he was admired by lawyers of every persuasion for the dignity with which he discharged the obligations of his office.