Harvey B. Knudson

Harvey B. Knudson (June 26, 1903 – June 29, 1978) was an American attorney, jurist, and politician who served as a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1965 to 1975 and served in both chambers of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Early life and education Knudson was born in Finley, North Dakota on June 26, 1903. He was the son of Enok Knudson and Josephine Emilia (Hansen) Knudson, both of whom were of Norwegian heritage. He attended elementary school and high school in Finley. He received his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1931 Career After graduating from law school, Knudson established a legal practice in Finley, where he remained until 1937. In 1937, he moved to Mayville, North Dakota where he practiced law until being elected to the North Dakota Supreme Court in 1964. While practicing law in Mayville, Knudson served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1937 to 1939 and in the North Dakota Senate from 1951 to 1959. In 1964, at the age of 61, Knudson was elected to the North Dakota Supreme Court. He served on the court for ten years before retiring in 1975.