George Sutton (judge)
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Preceded byPercy Twentyman-Jones
Succeeded byReginald P. B. Davis
BornGeorge Gerard Sutton
17 June 1880
17 June 1880
Swellendam, Cape Colony
Died27 December 1955 (aged 75)
Wynberg, Cape Town, Union of South Africa
George Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Judge President of the Cape Provincial Division | |
| In office 1946–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Percy Twentyman-Jones |
| Succeeded by | Reginald P. B. Davis |
| Judge of the Cape Provincial Division of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 1929–1946 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Gerard Sutton 17 June 1880 Swellendam, Cape Colony |
| Died | 27 December 1955 (aged 75) Wynberg, Cape Town, Union of South Africa |
| Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
| Profession | Advocate |
George Gerard Sutton KC (17 June 1880 – 27 December 1955) was a South African judge and Judge President of the Cape Provincial Division of the Supreme Court.
Sutton was born on the Farm, Klip River in the Swellendam district, the second son of the Reverend Joseph George Sutton and Catharina Benedicta Sutton (née Reitz).[1] The Rev Sutton became the headmaster of Dale College in June 1890.[2] George was educated at Dale College and also at the Manchester Grammar School. He then continued as a Scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and achieved a double first in the Law Tripos.[3]