Arthur Emmett (judge)
Arthur Robert Emmett | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 (age 80–81)[1] Crows Nest, New South Wales[1] |
| Spouse | Sylvia (née Street) |
| Children | Laurence, Hilary, Robert, James, Phoebe-Jane and Christopher[1] |
| Parent(s) | Arthur and Phoebe Emmett[1] |
| Relatives | Street family (in-law)[1] |
| Alma mater | Sydney Law School |
| Occupation | Solicitor, barrister, judge |
Arthur Robert Emmett, AO, QC (born 1943, Crows Nest, New South Wales) is an Australian judge and has been a member of the New South Wales Court of Appeal since 7 March 2013. From 1997 until 2013 he was a judge of the Federal Court of Australia.[2]
Early life and education
He was educated at North Sydney Boys' High School and the University of Sydney, where he earned a B.A. in 1964, an LL.B. in 1967, and an LL.M. in 1976.[3]
Career
Justice Emmett lectures in Roman law at the Sydney Law School, where he holds the title of Challis Lecturer in Roman Law.[4] On 22 May 2009, the University of Sydney conferred upon Justice Emmett the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa).[5] His wife is federal magistrate Sylvia Emmett,[6] the daughter of justice Sir Laurence Street.
References
- ^ a b c d e (7 March 2013), Swearing In Ceremony Of The Honourable Justice Arthur Robert Emmett As A Judge Of The Supreme Court Of New South Wales And As A Judge Of Appeal. Retrieved 26 March 2017
- ^ The Hon. Justice Arthur Emmett appointed to NSW Court of Appeal Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ Old Falconians' biography Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ Sydney Law School Staff Page[permanent dead link] Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ^ University of Sydney Honorary Degrees 2009 Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ^ Sylvya Emmett, at Federal magistrates court website.
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