Background
Dean was born in Merino, Victoria and educated at Scotch College, Melbourne.
Dean was born in Merino, Victoria and educated at Scotch College, Melbourne.
Dean was appointed King"s Counsel in March 1944 and became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1949 where he continued as a judge until 1965. He was knighted in 1960.
Dean gave much service to the University of Melbourne, including as a Lecturer in Equity (1929-1939), member of Council (1950-1969), Deputy-Chancellor (1953-1954) and Chancellor (1954-1966).