George Farwell

Background

FARWELL, George was born on December 22, 1845 in England.

Education

Rugby; Balliol College Oxford. 1st cl. Class. Moderations (Oxford). 2nd cl. Classics; Bachelor of Arts.

Career

He was called to the bar in 1871. In 1891 he became a Queen's Counsel and in 1895 a bencher of Lincoln"s Inn, while in 1899 he was raised to the bench. In 1900 he came into prominence over the case known as the Taff Vale judgment.

His decision, though reversed by the court of appeal, was upheld in 1901 by the House of Lords, and ultimately led to the passing of the Trade Disputes Acting (1906).

In 1906 Farwell was made a Lord of Appeal, but resigned this position in 1913. He published Concise Treatise on the Law of Powers (1874).

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Works

• book

  • A Concise Treatise on Powers

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  • A concise treatise on powers

    (This book was originally published prior to 1923, and rep...)

  • A concise treatise on powers - Scholar's Choice Edition

    ( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)

  • A concise treatise on powers - Primary Source Edition

    (This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)

  • A Concise Treatise on Powers (1893 )

    (Originally published in 1893. This volume from the Cornel...)

  • A Concise Treatise on Powers 1874

    (Originally published in 1874. This volume from the Cornel...)

  • A concise treatise on powers
  • (A Concise Treatise on Powers. ) Author: George Farwell Dec-2010

Membership

Club: Athenaeum.

• Club : Athenaeum.