Edward Jayetileke
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Sir Edward Jayetileke |
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| KC | |
| 29th Chief Justice of Ceylon | |
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In office 1950–1952 |
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| Appointed by | Henry Monck-Mason Moore |
| Preceded by | Arthur Wijewardena |
| Succeeded by | Alan Rose |
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon | |
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In office 14 May 1942 – ? |
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| 13th Solicitor General of Sri Lanka | |
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In office 1939–1940 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Wijewardena |
| Succeeded by | M. W. H. de Silva |
Sir Edward George Perera Jayetileke KC 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.
Jayetileke received a knighthood in 1951 for his services.
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