The Lives Of The Judges Of Upper Canada And Ontario

The Lives Of The Judges Of Upper Canada And Ontario: From 1791 To The Present Time is a historical book written by David Breakenridge Read and originally published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and careers of the judges who presided over the legal system in Upper Canada and Ontario from the year of the province's establishment in 1791 until the late 19th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the province's judiciary. The first section provides an overview of the early years of Upper Canada's legal system, including the establishment of the Court of King's Bench and the appointment of the province's first judges. The subsequent sections focus on the lives and careers of individual judges, including their educational backgrounds, legal accomplishments, and personal lives. Throughout the book, Read provides detailed accounts of the major legal cases that were heard by the judges, as well as their contributions to the development of the legal system in Upper Canada and Ontario. He also explores the political and social context in which the judges worked, including the role of the judiciary in shaping the province's legal and constitutional history. Overall, The Lives Of The Judges Of Upper Canada And Ontario: From 1791 To The Present Time is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Canadian law and the development of the country's legal system. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential judges in Canadian history and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the legal profession in the early years of the country's existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.