Alfred Hill

I have just received a letter from Columbia's dean Gillian Lester with the sad news that Alfred Hill, a long-time Columbia Law professor has passed away.  He was 98.  Professor Hill co-taught my torts class (along with Willis Reese) in the fall of 1987.  I remember him fondly, even though this is now many years ago.  He was a very thoughtful and kind person.  And also took doctrine very seriously.  I'm beginning to wonder if doctrine is one of the topics that's going to make a comeback in the legal academy.

Comments

[Deborah Merritt]

I also learned Torts from Hill and Reese, back in the fall of 1977. What a team! So sad that they are both gone--but what a blessing that Al was with us for 98 years.

[Alta Charo]

I add my praise for Hill and Reese's torts class, in 1979. It was a classic, and they were class acts.

[Orin Kerr]

My condolences to his family. I didn't know him, but it's amazing to think that he became a law professor during the Vinson Court.