Michael Corbett (judge)
The Hon. Mr Justice Michael Corbett | |
|---|---|
| 16th Chief Justice of South Africa | |
| In office 1989–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Pieter Jacobus Rabie |
| Succeeded by | Ismail Mahomed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1923 Pretoria, Transvaal, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 16 September 2007 (aged 84) Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa |
| Spouse | Peggy |
| Children | Peter Andrew Flick Margie |
| Alma mater | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Religion | Anglican |
Michael McGregor Corbett, OMS, LLB (14 September 1923 – 16 September 2007) was a former Chief Justice of South Africa (1989–1996). He served in World War II before going to Trinity Hall, Cambridge to read law in 1946.