Stuart Leggatt
Stuart Malcolm Leggatt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Coquitlam-Moody | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Preceded by | The riding was created in 1979. |
| Succeeded by | Mark Rose |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for New Westminster | |
| In office 1972–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Hogarth |
| Succeeded by | The riding was abolished in 1976. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1931 New Westminster, British Columbia |
| Died | September 21, 2002 (aged 70) |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | New Democratic Party of British Columbia |
| Portfolio | N.D.P. Caucus Chair (1976) |
Stuart Malcolm Leggatt (November 9, 1931 – September 21, 2002) was a Canadian politician and judge.
Born in New Westminster, British Columbia, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia and a law degree in 1954. He practiced law in Port Coquitlam and Vancouver. In 1969, he was elected as an alderman in Port Coquitlam. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of New Westminster in 1972 federal election. A New Democrat, he was re-elected in the 1974 election. From 1979 to 1983, he was the NDP MLA for the Coquitlam-Moody riding.
In 1983, he became a judge. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1990.
References
- Tom Hawthorn (October 19, 2002). "Stuart Leggatt: B.C. politician once made list of top 10 MPs". The Globe and Mail. p. F8.