Edward Jayetileke

Sir Edward George Perera Jayetileke KC (11 October 1888 – 2 August 1975) was a Sri Lankan judge who was the 29th Chief Justice of Ceylon as well as the 13th Solicitor General. He was appointed in 1950 succeeding Arthur Wijewardena and was Chief Justice until 1952. He was succeeded by Alan Rose.

Sir Edward Jayetileke
KC
29th Chief Justice of Ceylon
In office
1950–1952
Appointed byHenry Monck-Mason Moore
Preceded byArthur Wijewardena
Succeeded byAlan Rose
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
In office
14 May 1942  ?
13th Solicitor General of Sri Lanka
In office
1939–1940
Preceded byArthur Wijewardena
Succeeded byM. W. H. de Silva
Personal details
Born11 October 1888
Died2 August 1975 (aged 86)

Jayetileke received a knighthood in 1951 for his services as Chief Justice in the 1951 New Year Honours.

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