Samuel Jacobs

CAPT The Hon. Dr Justice Samuel Joshua Jacobs (1920–2011) was an Australian lawyer and judge. After being compulsorily retired at age 70 in 1990, he was recalled and appointed as Royal Commissioner into the inquiry into the State Bank of South Australia debt crisis.

Early life

Jacobs was born 6 December 1920 in the Adelaide suburb of Glenelg, the son of Roland Jacobs. He was educated at Scotch College, Adelaide (1929–1938) and the University of Adelaide where he obtained his law degree in 1948 – his studies were interrupted by World War II. He entered private practice after graduation. He received the Centenary Medal in 2001. He was awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Adelaide and South Australia.

Death He died 11 October 2011, survived by four children.