Lives of the Australian chief justices Sir James Dowling : second chief justice of New South Wales, 1837-1844
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1862873917
ISBN 13
9781862873919
DDC
347.0140
Category
Australia and New Zealand
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Publication Year
2001
Publisher
Pages
xii, 212 pages
Subject
Australian Biography
Series Name
Abstract
"The career of Sir James Dowling, second Chief Justice of NSW (1837-1844), supplies a model of the working of patronage in the appointment of judges to British colonial service. This title reviews his contribution as judge and as ex officio Legislative Councillor." - Amazon
Description
Content:
Part I: As Puisne Judge. Introduction -- 1. "Success under every possible disadvantage" -- 2. "The intention of the legislature" -- 3. "The life of man is above all price" -- 4. Edward Smith Hall: "The Cobbett of New South Wales". Part II: As Chief Justice. 5. "This simple and natural course of proceeding" -- 6. "To my dear brother Vincent I am deeply indebted" -- 7. "Neither of my colleagues particularly love me" -- 8. "A victim to scrupulous anxiety" -- 9. "Nolens Volens a politician" -- Conclusion.
Part I: As Puisne Judge. Introduction -- 1. "Success under every possible disadvantage" -- 2. "The intention of the legislature" -- 3. "The life of man is above all price" -- 4. Edward Smith Hall: "The Cobbett of New South Wales". Part II: As Chief Justice. 5. "This simple and natural course of proceeding" -- 6. "To my dear brother Vincent I am deeply indebted" -- 7. "Neither of my colleagues particularly love me" -- 8. "A victim to scrupulous anxiety" -- 9. "Nolens Volens a politician" -- Conclusion.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-208) and index.
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