The Right Honourable Jacob de Villiers |
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Chief Justice of South Africa | |
In office 1929–1932 |
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Preceded by | William Henry Solomon |
Succeeded by | John Wessels |
Judge of the Appellate Division | |
In office 1920–1929 |
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Judge President of the Transvaal Provincial Division | |
In office 1910–1920 |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1868 Fauresmith, Orange Free State |
Died | 1932 |
Nationality | South African |
Alma mater |
Grey College Stellenbosch University University of Amsterdam |
Profession | Barrister |
Jacob Abraham Jeremy de Villiers (1868 - 1932) was a judge of the Appellate Division from 1920 to 1932 and Chief Justice of South Africa from 1929 to 1932.