James A. C. Bond

James Alexander Chesley Bond (September 23, 1844 – August 17, 1930) was an American lawyer and judge who served as a justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals, the highest appellate court in the state, in 1899.

Early life and education Born in Calvert County, Maryland, to James Alexander and Sarah Elizabeth Chesley Hance Bond, his father was a planter and frequent a candidate for public office, for which he was never defeated. In September 1899, he was appointed chief judge of the Maryland Fifth Judicial Circuit by Governor Lloyd Lowndes, to a seat vacated by the death of Judge Charles B. Roberts. During his brief tenure, he participated in several landmark decisions, and was noted for his careful deliberation and legal acumen.

In 1904, Bond was elected president of the Maryland Bar Association.

Bond died at his home in Westminster on August 17, 1930, at the age of 85, following a lengthy period of infirmity.