John Verney (judge)
Sir John Verney, KC PC (23 October 1699 – 5 August 1741) of Compton Verney, Warwickshire, was a British barrister, judge and Tory and then Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons from between 1722 and 1741.
Sir John Verney KC PC | |
|---|---|
| Attorney General to the Queen Consort | |
| In office May 1729 – 20 November 1737 | |
| Chief Justice of Cheshire | |
| In office 1732–1738 | |
| Preceded by | John Willes |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Skinner |
| Master of the Rolls | |
| In office 9 October 1738 – 1741 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Joseph Jekyll |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Strange |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 October 1699 Brasted, Kent |
| Died | 5 August 1741 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Tories |
| Relations | George Verney, 12th Baron Willoughby de Broke |
| Children | John, 14th Baron Willoughby de Broke |
| Profession | Barrister, Judge, Politician |
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