Laurance M. Hyde

Laurance Mastick Hyde (February 2, 1892–1978) was a chief justice of the Missouri supreme court. He was a Republican.

Hyde was born in Princeton, Missouri and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was the justice and then the chief justice of the Missouri supreme court.

Some of his family members were also involved in politics. His father, Ira B. Hyde, was a representative from Missouri, and his brother, Arthur M. Hyde, was a Governor of Missouri.