Ricardo Paras

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mercader and the surname or paternal family name is Parás.
The Honourable
Ricardo M. Parás Jr.
8th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
April 2, 1951 – February 17, 1961
Appointed byElpidio Quirino
Preceded byManuel Moran
Succeeded byCésar Bengzon
36th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
December 28, 1941 – April 2, 1951
Appointed byManuel L. Quezon
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tayabas's 2nd district
In office
June 3, 1919 – June 6, 1922
Preceded byGregorio Nieva
Succeeded byRafael R. Vilar
Personal details
BornRicardo Parás Jr. y Mercader
February 17, 1891
Boac, Mindoro, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedOctober 10, 1984(1984-10-10) (aged 93)
Manila, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Manila (BL)
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Ricardo Mercader Parás Jr. (February 17, 1891 – October 10, 1984) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from April 2, 1951 until February 17, 1961.

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