Augustus Schell
1810–1880
Source: Library of Congress
Biography
Augustus Schell was a prominent American jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. Known for his scholarly interpretations of constitutional law, Schell gained recognition for his work on the bench and his contributions to legal precedent during a transformative period in American jurisprudence. His judicial opinions were frequently cited in subsequent cases, establishing him as an influential figure in the development of American legal doctrine.