Sir Francis Joseph Soertsz KC (14 March 1886 – 10 January 1951) was an Acting Chief Justice of Ceylon who served on three occasions, in 1939, 1945 and 1946.[1][2][3]
Sir Francis Soertsz | |
|---|---|
| Acting Chief Justice of Ceylon | |
| In office 1946–1946 | |
| In office 1945–1945 | |
| Preceded by | John Curtois Howard |
| Succeeded by | John Curtois Howard |
| In office 1939–1939 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney Abrahams |
| Succeeded by | John Curtois Howard |
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 March 1886 |
| Died | 10 January 1951 (aged 64) |
Soertsz was born in 1886, the son of Francis William and Emily Josephine Soertsz. He was educated at Saint Joseph's College, Colombo and the Law College of Ceylon.[4]
He was knighted in the 1947 New Year Honours.[5]
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