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George Lawson (judge)

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George Lawson
Acting Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
In office
1871–1872
In office
1860–1861
Judge of the District Court of Colombo
In office
1863–1872
Personal details
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge

George Lawson was a Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon. Lawson was a co-founder of the Law Library of Colombo and it is believed he was of Jewish origin.[1]

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Citations

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  1. ^ Amerasinghe 1986, p. 144.

Bibliography

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  • Amerasinghe, A. Ranjit B. (1986). The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka : the first 185 years (465/1000 ed.). Ratmalana: Sarvodaya Book Pub. Services. ISBN 978-955-599-000-4.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
1871-1872
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
1860-1861
Succeeded by