Julien Chouinard

Canadian lawyer and jurist

Julien Chouinard - Canadian lawyer and jurist
Born

1929
96 years ago

Died

February 6th, 1987
38 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Canada

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Graduated with a law degree from the Université de Montréal. Served as a judge of the Court of Queen's Bench in Quebec. Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1970, holding the position until retirement in 1984. Contributed to numerous important rulings, shaping Canadian law.

Served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Canada

Held the position of a judge in Quebec's Court of Queen's Bench

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