James Dewar (judge)

James Dewar (1797 - 25 November 1830) was a British jurist and the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Bombay.

Early life

Dewar was born in Leuchars, Fife. He was the son of Major General David Dewar and Marry Cutler. Dewar was admitted to Middle Temple in 1821 and entitled to practice as a barrister. He married Clementine Wemyss, daughter of William Wemyss in 1826. He lived at Cuttle Hill, Scotland.[1]

Career

Dewar initially practised in England then moved to British India in June, 1827. He was appointed as clerk of the Crown thereafter started practice in Bombay. He was elevated in the post of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Judicature of Bombay Presidency on 11 September 1829.[2][3][4] He was Knighted in 1829. Dewar died on 25 November 1830 at the early age of thirty three.[1][5][4] His son was the cricketer and British Army officer James Dewar, Jr..

References
  1. Volume 5. "The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British India". Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  2. "The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge". Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  3. Joseph Haydn (1851). The Book of Dignities: Containing Lists of the Official Personages. Longmans, Brown, Green and Longmans. p. 272. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  4. Erskine Perry. "Cases Illustrative of Oriental Life, Decided in H.M. Supreme Court at Bombay". Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  5. Volume 101, Part 1. "The Gentleman's Magazine". Retrieved June 4, 2018.
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