On the death of Sir John Juyn in 1440 he was appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench, by patent dated 13 April 1440, which office he held for almost two years, his successor, Sir John Fortescue, being appointed on 25 January 1442.
He was appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench. This was by patent. This was on the death of Sir John Juyn in 1440. This patent was dated 13 April 1440. He held for almost two years. Almost two years were his successor. This successor was being appointed on 25 January 1442. Sir John Fortescue was his successor.