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Wintringham Stable

1888 – 1977

High Court judge

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About Wintringham Stable

Lived 1888 – 1977 (aged 89). Wintringham Stable was a judge, barrister and art collector.

Sir Wintringham Norton Stable, (19 March 1888 – 23 November 1977) was a British High Court judge from 1938 to 1968.

Stable, known as "Owlie",

He was head of chambers at 2, Crown Office Row, which towards the end of his life moved premises and became known as Fountain Court Chambers. He admitted colleagues who gained his set a strong reputation for commercial litigation, especially Melford Stevenson QC, who succeeded him as head of chambers, Leslie Scarman QC, and Alan Orr QC.

Early life Source:

He married Lucie Murphy (née Freeman, d. 1976) in 1916. She was a widow with a young daughter. They had two sons, Philip and Owen, both of whom became QCs. and his summing up led to an applauded acquittal

His sentences in serious cases were not lenient, but they did not provoke public criticism. He had a reputation for showing 'tender mercy'

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ Church
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Awards
Military Cross; Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Wintringham Norton Stable

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wintringham Stable?

High Court judge

When was Wintringham Stable born?

Wintringham Stable was born on 19 March 1888.

When did Wintringham Stable die?

Wintringham Stable died on 23 November 1977.

What was Wintringham Stable's occupation?

Wintringham Stable was a judge, barrister and art collector.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wintringham Stable

· Wikidata: Q8026634

· DBpedia: Wintringham Stable

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