About Michael Myers
Lived 1873 – 1950 (aged 76). Michael Myers was a New Zealand lawyer and judge.
Sir Michael Myers (7 September 1873 – 8 April 1950), also known as Mickey Myers, was the sixth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand from 1929 to 1946 and served occasionally as Administrator of New Zealand from 1930 to 1941. He was the first Jew to hold this position. He sat on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in 1936.
Born in Motueka, Myers was educated at Thorndon School and Wellington College, and gained his LLB from Canterbury College in 1897. Afterwards he was admitted to the Inner Temple.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Myers?
New Zealand chief justice (1873-1950)
When was Michael Myers born?
Michael Myers was born on 7 September 1873 in Motueka.
When did Michael Myers die?
Michael Myers died on 8 April 1950 in Wellington.
What was Michael Myers's occupation?
Michael Myers was a lawyer and judge.
What nationality was Michael Myers?
Michael Myers was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Myers (judge)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Myers. https://biography.guide/michael-myers-lawyer/
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