William Nuessle

William L. Nuessle (May 5, 1878 – March 30, 1959) was a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1923 to December 31, 1950. He first won election to court in 1922. He subsequently won reelection in 1928, 1934, and 1940. He had previously served as a judge on the North Dakota District Courts and as the state's attorney for McLean County.

Early life and education Nuessle was born May 5, 1878, in North Boston, New York. In 1866, he moved with his parents to the Dakota Territory, living on a farm near Emerato in Grand Forks County.

Nuessle attended public schools in the Grand Forks area for his early education. After serving on the bench for 28 years he retired on December 31, 1950, at the expiration of the final term to which he had been elected.

After his retirement, he remained in Bismarck, North Dakota. He died on March 30, 1959, at the age of 80.

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