London Portia's First Appearance in High Court Mrs. Helena Normanton—one of the women pioneers in the law—has the distinction of being tha frst woman barrister to- appear in @ case before the High Court, She was briefed in London recently as counsel in an undefended petition for divorce which came before Mr. Justice Horridge and she succeeded in obtaining for her client, a woman, decree and costs.
Althohgh the ordeal of her first appearance must have been a particularly trying one—for the court was crowded in expectation of the event—Mrs. Normanton preserved. perfect composure.
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