His Honour Willoughby Jardine KC (29 October 1879 – 15 October 1945), was a British Judge and

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politician.

Background

Jardine was born the eldest son of James Jardine, KC. He was educated at

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and

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. In 1910 he married Lettice Joyce Sutton. They had three sons and one daughter. One of his sons was senior civil servant

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Professional career

Jardine was appointed as a

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in 1927. He served as Solicitor-General of the County Palatine of Durham, from 1932–39 and Attorney-General of the County Palatine of Durham, from 1939–40. He was a Judge of Bow County Courts from 1940-45.

Political career

Jardine was Liberal candidate for the

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division of the

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at the January 1910 General Election. He was Liberal candidate for the

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division of

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at the December 1910 General Election. He did not stand for parliament again.British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig

Electoral record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Willoughby Jardine, James 1879 births 1945 deaths Liberal Party (UK) parliamentary candidates People educated at Eton College Alumni of King's College, Cambridge Members of the Inner Temple