John Indermaur facts for kids
John Indermaur (born November 24, 1851 – died July 19, 1925) was a British lawyer who also became a famous writer. He wrote many books to help students learn about law, especially a type of law called common law. Common law is based on decisions made by judges in the past, rather than just laws written by governments.
John Indermaur: Lawyer and Author
Learning and Teaching Law
John Indermaur became a qualified lawyer, called a solicitor, in 1874. A solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents. He worked with his law partner, Charles Thwaites, at their law firm in Chancery Lane in London.
Starting in 1884, Indermaur and Thwaites began teaching law and writing books together. Indermaur wrote several important books that helped students understand different parts of the law. Some of his well-known books include An Epitome of Leading Common Law Cases (from 1875) and Principles of Common Law (from 1876). He also wrote The Student's Guide to Trusts and Partnerships in 1885. Other books he wrote covered topics like fairness in law, how legal cases are handled, and property law.
His Life and Family
John Indermaur was born on November 24, 1851, in Lyncombe, Bath. His parents were John George Indermaur and Mary Staple. His father's family, the In der Maur, originally came from Switzerland.
John Indermaur was married to Jessie Margaret Dickson. He lived in a large house on Holland Road in London. In 1904, his name was listed in the Royal Blue Book, which was a guide to important people in society and government. He passed away on July 19, 1925, in Camberwell House in Surrey, England.
