The head of the court was the Chief Justice of the King's Bench, a position established by 1268.

He became Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

Lord Campbell, the Chief Justice of Queen's Bench, introduced the bill.

In 1613, Coke was appointed to be the Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

Thanks to his cousin's influence, he was promoted to be Chief Justice of the King's Bench on 19 October 1663.

In 1794 he was appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench of Montreal.

In 1689 he was appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench, a position he held until his death.

In 1635 (14 April) he was created Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

In May 1552, he was appointed as Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

Wright, who took his place as Chief Justice of the King's Bench, hanged deserters without hesitation.