John Lauchlan Farris

The Honourable
John Lauchlan Farris
Chief Justice of British Columbia
In office
1973–1978
Appointed byPierre Trudeau
Preceded byHerbert William Davey
Succeeded byNathan Nemetz
43rd President of the Canadian Bar Association
In office
1971–1972
Preceded byA. Lorne Campbell, Q.C.
Succeeded byLouis-Philippe de Grandpré, Q.C.
Personal details
Born(1911-09-05)September 5, 1911
Died1986 (age 75)
Vancouver
SpouseDorothy Beatrice (née Colledge)
RelationsJohn Wallace de Beque Farris, Attorney General of British Columbia and Senator (father); Laughlin Farris, New Brunswick M.L.A. (grandfather); John Ferris, M.P.; New Brunswick M.L.A. (great-grandfather)
ChildrenAnn, Haig, and Katherine
ProfessionLawyer

John Lauchlan Farris (September 5, 1911[1] – 1986) was a Canadian lawyer and judge. He served one term as President of the Canadian Bar Association,[2] prior to being appointed Chief Justice of British Columbia.

  1. ^ Who's Who in American Law (2nd ed.). Marquis Who's Who. 1979. p. 264.
  2. ^ Canadian Bar Association: Past CBA Presidents