George Andrews (barrister) facts for kids
George Andrews was a British lawyer who was active around 1776. He was known for writing down important court cases. He trained at a famous place called the Middle Temple in London.
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Who Was George Andrews?
George Andrews was the son of another George Andrews, who lived in Wells. Young George joined the Middle Temple on July 2, 1728. This was a special place where people learned to become lawyers. He officially became a lawyer, or was "called to the English Bar", on June 20, 1740.
His Work as a Lawyer
Andrews became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who argues cases in court. He worked during the time of George II of the United Kingdom, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 to 1760.
Recording Court Cases
George Andrews wrote down detailed "reports" of cases. These were records of what happened in the Court of King's Bench. This was a very important court in England. He recorded cases from 1737 to 1740. These reports included decisions made by top judges like Sir William Lee, who was the chief justice, and others.
Andrews's 'Reports'
Andrews's 'Reports' were books that contained all the court cases he recorded. These books were very respected by other lawyers a long time ago.
How Important Were His Books?
Even though his books are not often used today, they were once very famous. The first big book of his reports came out in 1754. A newer version, with more cases, was published in 1792 by George William Vernon. Other legal experts, like Marvin and Rayner, said his reports were "accurate" and "satisfactory." This means they were correct and helpful for other lawyers.
