Edward Dmytro Bayda | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Saskatchewan | |
| In office 1981–2006 | |
| Preceded by | E. M. Culliton |
| Succeeded by | John Klebuc |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1931 Alvena, Saskatchewan |
| Died | April 2, 2010 (aged 78) Izmir, Turkey |
| Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan |
Edward Dmytro Bayda (September 9, 1931 – April 2, 2010) was the Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, Canada and Chief Justice of the Province's Court of Appeal.
Bayda was born in Alvena, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he received a B.A. in 1951 and an LL.B. in 1953. After nearly twenty years of law practice, he was appointed to the Queen's Bench in 1972 and the Court of Appeal in 1974. He became Chief Justice of Saskatchewan in 1981 and retired in September 2006.
External links
- University of Saskatchewan biography of Edward Bayda
- Globe and Mail obituary: Saskatchewan judge was dedicated to protecting Charter rights