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April 22, 2010

Premier and Minister Express Condolences on Passing of Former Chief Justice

The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Felix Collins, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, today expressed sympathy to the family and friends of former Chief Justice Arthur Samuel Mifflin who passed away April 16.

"Chief Justice Mifflin provided over 30 years of dedicated service to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as a member of the Supreme Court as well as a Member of the House of Assembly for the District of Trinity North," said Premier Williams. "His contributions to the law of our province through both the courts and the legislature are still evident today. He was highly respected and his legacy is a strong one in our province. On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I offer the family and friends of Chief Justice Mifflin our deepest sympathies."

"The duties of Chief Justice are of great importance to the functioning of the judicial system in Newfoundland and Labrador and Chief Justice Mifflin provided exemplary service in this capacity," said Minister Collins. "He was widely respected not only in the legal community, but throughout the entire province for his dedication. He truly will be missed."

Chief Justice Mifflin was educated at Memorial University College, King's College and Dalhousie University. He was admitted to the Newfoundland Bar in 1947 and worked in private practice. He served as Member of the House of Assembly for Trinity North from 1956 to 1962 and was appointed to the Supreme Court, Trial Division in 1964. He served as Chief Justice of the Trial Division from 1975 until 1979 when he was appointed Chief Justice of Newfoundland. Upon retirement in 1986 he served as a supernumerary judge until June 19, 1995.

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Media contacts:

Elizabeth Matthews
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
elizabethmatthews@gov.nl.ca
Andrea Nolan
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
709-729-4304, 727-0991
andreanolan@gov.nl.ca
 
Ken Morrissey
Director of Communications
Department of Justice
729-6985, 685-6612
kenmorrissey@gov.nl.ca
 

2010 04 22                                                   11:20 a.m.
 


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