Mason Amatotsero BEGHO,

Jurist

Barrister- at-Law; Nigerian jurist, former Chief Judge, Bendel State, 1967-76; Born June 13, 1919, Warri Educa tion: Government School, Sapele, 1927-1935; King's College, Lagos, January 1936 - December, 1941; University College, Hull, Engaland, December, 1946 - June, 1950; cal led to the Bar, Gray's Inn, London, 1950; magistrate, May 31, 1952, Se nior Magistrate, May, 1959, Chief gistrate, 1959 Judge, High Court, Fe bruary, 1964. Publications: Law and Culture in the Nigerian and Roman World (Bendel Newspapers Corpora tion, 1971); Nigerian Criminal Law (through cases), (Midwest News papers Corporation, 1972); Essays on Jurisprudence, (Midwest Newspapers Corporation, 1972): Meditations in Retrospect, Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd., 1975) Hobby: music, golf, writing; Address: c/o Chief Judge's Chambers, High Court, Benin City.