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The Hon. Mr Justice Michael Corbett | |
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16th Chief Justice of South Africa | |
In office 1989–1996 | |
Preceded by | Pieter Jacobus Rabie |
Succeeded by | Ismail Mahomed |
Personal details | |
Born | Pretoria, Transvaal, Union of South Africa | 14 September 1923
Died | 16 September 2007 Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa | (aged 84)
Spouse | Peggy |
Children | Peter Andrew Flick Margie |
Alma mater | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
Occupation | Judge |
Religion | Anglican |
Michael McGregor Corbett, OMS, LLB (14 September 1923 – 16 September 2007) was a former Chief Justice of South Africa (1989–1996). He served in World War II before going to Trinity Hall, Cambridge to read law in 1946.[1]