Sir James Cockle
first chief justice of queensland, 1863-1879
$52.46
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
19 November 2003
Summary
Sir James Cockle: Justice in a Stormy Land
James Cockle, a brilliant mathematician and future Fellow of the Royal Society, found himself appointed Chief Justice of Queensland amidst the most turbulent and challenging conditions.
Arriving in 1863, he inherited a state of conflict between the government and resident Supreme Court Judge, A.J.P Lutwyche. Lutwyche, having been denied the Chief Justice position, had declared Queensland’s fledgling Parliament and its laws invalid, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781862874855 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1862874859 |
| Series: | Lives of Australian Chief Justices |
| Author: | J.M. Bennett |
| Publisher: | Federation Press |
| Imprint: | Federation Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 19 November 2003 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 222mm x 147mm |
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This work displays Dr Bennett’s meticulous scholarship, lucid prose and gentle humour. He has coped remarkably well with a dearth of personal material. … Sir James Cockle fills a long-standing gap in our State’s legal history … . - John Forbes, Queensland Bar News, No 14, December 2003
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