Xenophon Huddy

Xenophon Pearce Huddy (1876–1943) was an American lawyer, specializing in automobile law.

Huddy graduated from Yale University^[1] cum laude,^[2] and was admitted to the New York Bar on January 5, 1906,^[3] after which he became a senior partner in the law practice of MacHenry, Huddy & Cook^[4] with partners Charles Ainsworth MacHenry^[4] and Philip R. Cook at 309 Broadway, New York City. By 1906, he was a regular contributor to Horseless Age, and lectured before the Automobile Club of America,^[5][6] among others. In his legal practice, he was known for his opinions on automobile law, and argued pro-motorist cases in court.^[7] His 1906 book, The Law Of Automobiles, and writings are considered the first serious legal opinions on the philosophy of automobile law,^[8] and were important in informing later legal thinking.

He was a descendant of American Revolutionary War Capt. Joshua Huddy, and lectured on Revolutionary War topics. Evidence exists that he later became a judge.

Mrs. Xenophon Huddy testified before Congress on Prohibition.^[9]

Selected bibliography

• Xenophon P. Huddy, LL.B. of the New York Bar (1906). The Law Of Automobiles. Albany, N. Y.: Matthew Bender and Co.
• Ajduk, Z. (1905). "Equity and Inequity of Corporate Taxation in the United States". Yale Law Journal. v. 14 - 1904-1905.
• "What a Lawyer Sees Amiss in the Bill". The Automobile. July 14, 1910.