He served as circuit judge for 20 years (1977-1996), including 18 as chief judge.
en.wikipedia.org He appointed his own pet goldfish to the vacant position of deputy chief judge, and made criticising the chief judge a capital offence.
en.wikipedia.org A plaint is unknown if it is not made by anybody, and it is adverse if it is directed against the chief judge, the king, a town, or the kingdom.
en.wikipedia.org He was the chief executive, chief priest, chief lawgiver, chief judge, and the commander in chief of the army.
en.wikipedia.org He was the chief executive, chief priest, chief lawgiver, chief judge, and the sole commander-in-chief of the army.
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