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Clerk Of The Rolls
The Clerk of the Rolls ( gv, Cleragh ny Lioaryn) is a judge and Head of the Judiciary in the Isle of Man. This position was formerly distinct from that of the Deemsters but now the Clerk of the Rolls is held jointly with the office of First Deemster. The Clerk of the Rolls formerly had a seat in the Legislative Council. The current Clerk of the Rolls and First Deemster is His Honour Andrew Corlett QC. Clerks of the Rolls * John Quayle, 1736-1755 * John Quayle, 1755-1797 * Mark Hildesley Quayle, 1797 - 1804 *Thomas Stowell, 1804 - 1821 * John McHutchin, 1821-1847 * Mark Hildesley Quayle, 1847-1879 * Alfred Walter Adams, 1879-1882 * Sir Alured Dumbell, 1883-1900 *Sir James Gell, 1900-1905 *Thomas Kneen, 1905 - 1916 * Stewart Stevenson Moore, 1916-1918 In 1918, the Judicature (Amendment) Act 1918 amalgamated the offices of Clerk of the Rolls and First Deemster. Thus the Clerk of the Rolls is now the First Deemster. See also *Deemster * Isle of Man High Court * Manx Judicia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manx Judiciary
Manx (; formerly sometimes spelled Manks) is an adjective (and derived noun) describing things or people related to the Isle of Man: * Manx people **Manx surnames * Isle of Man It may also refer to: Languages * Manx language, also known as Manx or Manx Gaelic, the native Goidelic Celtic language of the Indo-European language family of the Isle of Man * Manx English, the English dialect of the Isle of Man Animals and plants * Manx cat, a cat breed with no tail or sometimes a short tail, originating on the Isle of Man * Manx Loaghtan, a breed of sheep, originating on the Isle of Man * Manx Rumpy, a breed of chicken, not originating on the Isle of Man * Manx robber fly (''Machimus cowini''), an insect * Manx shearwater (''Puffinus puffinus''), a seabird * Isle of Man cabbage (''Coincya monensis monensis''), sometimes called the Manx cabbage * Cabbage tree (New Zealand) (''Cordyline australis''), sometimes called the Manx palm * Extinct animals from the Isle of Man Other uses * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Walter Adams
Alfred Walter Adams, QC was a Manx lawyer who became the Clerk of the Rolls on the Isle of Man.Mona's Herald, Wednesday, November 22, 1882; Page: 4 Biography Adams was involved in the public life of the Isle of Man for over 25 years. He was articled to John Bluett, who was a leading advocate then practising on the Isle of Man. A member of a Debating Society which held its meeting in a room in Fort Street, Douglas, Adams won respect for his skills in debate spending considerable time working on his case. Adams at once made his mark in his profession his progress said to of been steady and speedy, with Adams subsequently defending George Dumbell in the Chancery Court. He was appointed as Deputy Attorney General by Charles Ogden, however on Ogden's death in 1866 the vacant post of Attorney General was filled by Sir James Gell. Continuing in practice, Adams was appointed Clerk of the Rolls of the Isle of Man in 1879. For the last five years of his life, Adams was said to of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master Of The Rolls
The Keeper or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Chancery of England, known as the Master of the Rolls, is the President of the Court of Appeal (England and Wales)#Civil Division, Civil Division of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales and Head of Civil Justice. As a judge, the Master of the Rolls is second in seniority in England and Wales only to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Chief Justice. The position dates from at least 1286, although it is believed that the office probably existed earlier than that. The Master of the Rolls was initially a clerk responsible for keeping the "Rolls" or records of the Court of Chancery, and was known as the Keeper of the Rolls of Chancery. The Keeper was the most senior of the dozen Chancery clerks, and as such occasionally acted as keeper of the Great Seal of the Realm. The post evolved into a judicial one as the Court of Chancery did; the first reference to judicial duties dates from 1520. With the Supreme Court of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Man High Court
The High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man is governed by the High Court Act 1991. There are four permanent judges of the High Court: *the First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls *the Second Deemster *a full-time additional deemster *the Judge of Appeal The First Deemster is President of the High Court and has responsibility for the distribution of the work of the High Court. The Judge of Appeal, a part-time appointment, can only sit in the Appeal Division. Unless the parties otherwise consent, the quorum of the Appeal Division is at least two judges of the High Court. A deemster may not sit on an appeal from his own judgment or order. At present, there is a panel of acting deemsters, who may be called upon to assist in the discharge of the business of the High Court. History The High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man came into existence on 1 January 1884. It merged the former Courts of Chancery, Court of Exchequer, Court of the Staff of Government, Court of Common Law an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Deemster
A Deemster ( gv, briw) is a judge in the Isle of Man. The High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man is presided over by a deemster or, in the case of the appeal division of that court, a deemster and the Judge of Appeal. The deemsters also promulgate the Laws on Tynwald Day by reading out brief summaries of them in English and Manx. In the past, the First and Second Deemsters had ex officio seats in the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. The Second Deemster was removed from the council in 1965 and the First Deemster in 1975. There are currently (2017) three full-time Deemsters. These are the First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls (who is also the Deputy Governor), the Second Deemster, and an additional full-time Deemster. The offices of First Deemster, Second Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls are ancient offices. The offices of First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls were combined in 1918, and a new office of Deputy Deemster was created in 2002 but abolished in 2009. Additional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judicature (Amendment) Act 1918
The Judge of Appeal is a part-time judge in the Isle of Man High Court who only sits in the Staff of Government Division, the appeal court. The position was created by the Judicature (Amendment) Act 1918 which also amalgamated the offices of First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls. The judge must be an English King's Counsel. The current Judge of Appeal is Jeremy Storey KC. Judges of Appeal * Sir Francis Taylor KBE KC, 1918-1921 * Arthur Ashton KC, 1921-1925 * Ernest Wingate-Saul KC, 1925-1928 * John Singleton KC, 1928-1933 * Major Harold Derbyshire MC KC, 1933-1936 * Robert Chappell KC, 1936-1938 * John Morris CBE MC KC, 1938-1947 * Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Barry MC KC, 1947-1950 * Albert Gerrard QC, 1950-1953 * Neville Laski QC, 1953-1956 * John Crichton QC, 1956-1961 * Daniel Brabin MC QC, 1961-1962 * Joseph Cantley OBE QC, 1962-1965 * Major Richard Bingham TD QC, 1965-1972 * Lieutenant-Colonel Cecil Clothier QC, 1972-1979 * Iain Glidewell QC, 1979-1980 * Benet Hytner QC, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stewart Stevenson Moore
Stewart Stevenson Moore QC (1 January 1860 – 28 March 1951)''Ramsey Courier.'' Friday, 6 April 1951; Section: Front page, Page: 1 was a Manx lawyer, who was the First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls on the Isle of Man. Biography Stewart Stevenson Moore was born in Peel, Isle of Man, on New Year's Day, 1860. He hailed from an old and established Manx family, of Lhergydhoo in the Parish of German. His father, the Reverend John Stevenson Moore, was Vicar of Dagenham, Essex and his grandfather John Stevenson Moore (1804–1896) had been a Member of the House of Keys for Glenfaba and a Wesleyan preacher.''Isle of Man Examiner.'' Saturday, 30 September 1905; Page: 3 As a consequence of his father's vocation, Stevenson Moore was brought up in England; however the family maintained a strong connection with the Isle of Man.''Mona's Herald, Tuesday.'' 10 April 1951; Page: 4 Stevenson Moore went up to Keble College, Oxford, where he took his BA and MA He was admitted to the Middle Tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Kneen
Thomas Kneen (1852 – 23 November 1916) was His Majesty's Clerk of the Rolls for the Isle of Man, a Member of the House of Keys for Glenfaba, and Captain of the Parish of Onchan. Kneen was brought up in a rural and agricultural environment in Andreas. He was educated at Ramsey Grammar School, and subsequently at King William's College. Upon completing his school education he was articled to Alfred Adams, a Douglas advocate. He was admitted to the Manx Bar in 1877 at the age of 24 and commenced practice in Ramsey He soon obtained a reputation as a sound lawyer. In 1880, upon the appointment of Alfred Adams as Clerk of the Rolls, Dickinson invited him to become his partner in one of the largest legal practices in the Isle of Man. His rival at the Bar was the Attorney General. Kneen also took a considerable interest in politics. In this respect he first came to prominence by persuading the rural electors of the insufficient representation of the town of Douglas in the Hous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir James Gell
Sir James Gell (13 January 1823 – 12 March 1905)''Ramsey Courier.'' Tuesday, 14.03.1905 Page: 3 was a Manx lawyer, who was the First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls in the Isle of Man. He was also the first Manxman to become Attorney General of the Isle of Man. Biography Early life James Gell was born on 13 January 1823, the son of John Gell, of Kenna, in the parish of German, Isle of Man and Margaret (née McHutchin) of Peel, Isle of Man. He was the second of three children, his brothers being John Gell (Jnr) and Captain Phillip Gell (1827-1898). Gell was educated at King William's College, Castletown, Isle of Man. Career Following his schooling, Gell was articled to Gilbert McHutchin (his uncle) at the Rolls Office. In 1845 he was called to the Manx Bar.''Mona's Herald'' Wednesday, 15.03.1905 Page 7 After completing his articles Gell set up his own legal practice, becoming a highly sought-after advocate. His first official appointment was as High Bailiff of Castletown u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alured Dumbell
Sir Alured Dumbell MLC (12 January 1835 – 12 March 1900) was a senior judge who was Clerk of the Rolls of the Isle of Man. Dumbell was born in Douglas, the son of the well-known banker, lawyer and politician George Dumbell MHK and Mary Gibson, and was educated at a private school in Douglas. He then entered the firm of Harris and Adams as a law student. He was admitted to the bar in 1858 and soon acquired a large practice in the north of the island. He became High Bailiff of Ramsey in 1873 then Second Deemster in 1880, and finally Clerk of the Rolls in 1883. He was knighted in the 1899 Birthday Honours list, and later the same year acted as Deputy Governor of the Isle of Man during the prolonged absence through illness of the Lieutenant-Governor Lord Henniker. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McHutchin
John McHutchin, (1787 – 14 March 1847)Isle of Man Times, Saturday, March 20, 1847; Section: Front page, Page: 1 was a Manx lawyer who successively became High Bailiff of Douglas, Second Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls in the Isle of Man.Mona's Herald, Wednesday, March 17, 1847; Page: 7 Biography Early life John McHutchin was born in Peel, Isle of Man; his year of birth is not precisely known. In the ''Manx Notebook'' it is given as 1788, but his obituary in the ''Isle of Man Times'' of 20 March 1847 lists the year as 1787. His father, Gilbert McHutchin, came from Scotland and arrived on the Isle of Man around 1785 (although again this is subject to conjecture). Initially taking employment as an agent for Sir George Moore, Speaker of the House of Keys, McHutchin's father held the post of Constable of Peel for many years. His mother, Catherine Dawson, came from a Manx family; McHutchin's parents married in 1785. The marriage of Gilbert McHutchin and Catherine Dawson produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Man
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