Taylor retired as chief justice on Dec. 5, 1998 after 23 years of judicial service in the Northern Marianas.
He served as a public defender prior to his appointment as associate judge in 1989 by then-Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio.
On Sept. 22, 1995, the Senate confirmed Taylor’s nomination to the high court by then-Gov. Froilan C. Tenorio.
Taylor left behind his wife Celina DLG. Diaz and their seven children.
