James Keith, Baron Keith of Avonholm
British senior judge and Lord of Appeal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Keith, Baron Keith of Avonholm, PC (20 May 1886 – 29 June 1964) was a British advocate and judge. He served as a Lord of Session from 1937 to 1953, and then as a Law Lord until 1961.
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The Lord Keith of Avonholm | |
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Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
In office 1953–1961 | |
Senator of the College of Justice | |
In office 1937–1953 | |
Dean of the Faculty of Advocates | |
In office 1936–1937 | |
Preceded by | William Chree |
Succeeded by | William Donald Patrick |
Personal details | |
Born | James Keith (1886-05-20)20 May 1886 Hamilton, Lanarkshire |
Died | 29 June 1964(1964-06-29) (aged 78) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Relations | Sir Henry Shanks Keith (father) |
Education | Hamilton Academy |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Profession | Advocate |
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