Edward Herbert (judge)
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Sir Edward Herbert (c. 1648–1698), titular Earl of Portland, was made Chief Justice of the King's Bench in 1685 in succession to Jeffreys. It was Sir Edward who declared for the royal prerogative in the case of Godden v. Hales, asserting that the Kings of England, being sovereign princes, could dispense with particular laws in particular cases. After the escape of James II to France, James made Herbert his Lord Chancellor and created him Earl of Portland, although he was a Protestant and had exhibited a certain amount of independence during 1687.
| Legal Offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys |
Lord Chief Justice 1685–1687 |
Succeeded by Robert Wright |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Richard Lane |
Lord Chancellor 1653–1658 |
Succeeded by Sir Edward Hyde |
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