Ricardo Paras

Ricardo M. Parás Jr.
8th Chief Justice of the Philippines
In office
April 2, 1951 – February 17, 1961
Appointed byElpidio Quirino
Preceded byManuel Moran
Succeeded byCésar Bengzon
36th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
December 28, 1941 – April 2, 1951
Appointed byManuel L. Quezon
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tayabas's 2nd district
In office
June 3, 1919 – June 6, 1922
Preceded byGregorio Nieva
Succeeded byRafael R. Vilar
Personal details
Born
Ricardo Parás Jr. y Mercader

February 17, 1891
Boac, Marinduque, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedOctober 10, 1984(1984-10-10) (aged 93)
Manila, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Manila (BL)

Ricardo Mercader Parás Jr. (February 17, 1891 – October 10, 1984) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from April 2, 1951 until February 17, 1961.