James Stratford | |
|---|---|
| 7th Chief Justice of South Africa | |
| In office 1938–1939 | |
| Preceded by | John Stephen Curlewis |
| Succeeded by | Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet |
| Judge of the Appellate Division | |
| In office 1927–1938 | |
| Judge of the Transvaal Supreme Court and Transvaal Provincial Division | |
| In office 1921–1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 July 1869 Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony |
| Died | 17 January 1952 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford |
| Profession | King's Counsel |
James Stratford, PC (19 July 1869 – 17 January 1952) was a South African judge who briefly served as the Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa between 1938 and 1939.[1][2]: 6