James Burrough

Born in 1749, Burrough was always interested in the law, was accepted into Inner Temple in 1768, and joined the bar in 1773. He was a successful barrister, and worked his way up the ranks., ultimately being knighted and becoming a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1816. During his time on the bench he was noted for his use of common sense in judgements and his use of common language in his decisions and comments.