John Arnup
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John Douglas Arnup, was a Canadian
judge
on the Court of Appeal for Ontario, who is best known for having pioneered universal legal aid
in Ontario
.
Born in Toronto
, Ontario
, the son of Jesse H. Arnup (1881-1965), a Methodist minister who was Moderator
of the United Church of Canada
from 1945 to 1946, and Ella Maud Leeson (1883-1966), he received a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Victoria College in the University of Toronto
in 1932. He received a Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School
in 1935. He was call to the Ontario bar in 1935. He was named a King's Counsel in 1950.
He practiced law with Mason, Foulds, Davidson, Carter & Kellock (now Weir & Foulds) until he was appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1970. He served until 1985.
In 1988, his book Middleton: The Beloved Judge, a biography of former justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario William Middleton, was published.
In 1989, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
"for his contributions to his Church, to legal education in the Province of Ontario and for his work in the development of Osgoode Hall Law School".
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
judge
Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
on the Court of Appeal for Ontario, who is best known for having pioneered universal legal aid
Legal aid
Legal aid is the provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. Legal aid is regarded as central in providing access to justice by ensuring equality before the law, the right to counsel and the right to a fair trial.A number of...
in Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
.
Born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, the son of Jesse H. Arnup (1881-1965), a Methodist minister who was Moderator
Moderator of the United Church of Canada
The Moderator of the United Church of Canada is the presiding leader of the United Church of Canada, Canada's largest Protestant denomination. The church is highly decentralized and non-dogmatic and the moderator has only limited power...
of the United Church of Canada
United Church of Canada
The United Church of Canada is a Protestant Christian denomination in Canada. It is the largest Protestant church and, after the Roman Catholic Church, the second-largest Christian church in Canada...
from 1945 to 1946, and Ella Maud Leeson (1883-1966), he received a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree from Victoria College in the University of Toronto
Victoria University in the University of Toronto
Victoria University is a constituent college of the University of Toronto, founded in 1836 and named for Queen Victoria. It is commonly called Victoria College, informally Vic, after the original academic component that now forms its undergraduate division...
in 1932. He received a Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School
Osgoode Hall Law School
Osgoode Hall Law School is a Canadian law school, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and affiliated with York University. Named after the first Chief Justice of Ontario, William Osgoode, the law school was established by The Law Society of Upper Canada in 1889 and was the only accredited law...
in 1935. He was call to the Ontario bar in 1935. He was named a King's Counsel in 1950.
He practiced law with Mason, Foulds, Davidson, Carter & Kellock (now Weir & Foulds) until he was appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1970. He served until 1985.
In 1988, his book Middleton: The Beloved Judge, a biography of former justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario William Middleton, was published.
In 1989, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
"for his contributions to his Church, to legal education in the Province of Ontario and for his work in the development of Osgoode Hall Law School".