Arthur Emmett (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] Prior to 1997 he had a career in private legal practice as a barrister and solicitor. His wife is Federal Circuit Court judge Sylvia Emmett (née Street),[3] daughter of the late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Sir Laurence Street.
Arthur Robert Emmett | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 (age 77–78)[1] Crows Nest, New South Wales[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvia (née Street) |
| Children | Laurence, Hilary, Robert, James, Phoebe-Jane and Christopher[1] |
| Parents | Arthur and Phoebe Emmett[1] |
| Relatives | Street family (in-law)[1] |
| Alma mater | Sydney Law School |
Biography
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.[4] Justice Emmett lectures in Roman Law at the Sydney Law School, where he holds the title of Challis Lecturer in Roman Law.[5] On 22 May 2009, the University of Sydney conferred upon Justice Emmett the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa).[6]
References
- (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
- http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/about/judges-senior-staff/judges/sydney/judge-emmett
- Old Falconians' biography Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 9 August 2013
- Sydney Law School Staff Page Retrieved 23 May 2009
- University of Sydney Honorary Degrees 2009 Retrieved 23 May 2009