John Erskine Read
| John Erskine Read | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Dean of Dalhousie Law School | |
| In office 1924–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Alexander MacRae | 
| Succeeded by | Sidney Earle Smith | 
| Member of the International Court of Justice | |
| In office 1946–1958 | |
| Preceded by | seat established | 
| Succeeded by | Percy Spender | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1888 Halifax, Nova Scotia | 
| Died | December 23, 1973 (aged 85) Toronto, Ontario | 
John Erskine Read, OC (July 5, 1888 – December 23, 1973) was a Canadian lawyer, civil servant, and the only Canadian judge elected to the International Court of Justice.