James Keith, Baron Keith of Avonholm
The Lord Keith of Avonholm | |
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Lord Keith of Avonholm in 1954 by Walter Stoneman | |
| Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
| In office 1953–1961 | |
| Senator of the College of Justice | |
| In office 1937–1953 | |
| Dean of the Faculty of Advocates | |
| In office 1936–1937 | |
| Preceded by | William Chree |
| Succeeded by | William Donald Patrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Keith 20 May 1886 Hamilton, Lanarkshire |
| Died | 29 June 1964 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Relations | Sir Henry Shanks Keith (father) |
| Education | Hamilton Academy |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Profession | Advocate |
James Keith, Baron Keith of Avonholm, PC (20 May 1886 – 29 June 1964) was a British advocate and judge. He served as a Lord of Session from 1937 to 1953, and then as a Law Lord until 1961.