A writer in an evening contemporary complains that one has some
difficulty in finding the notices to jurors in the newspapers.
We have often thought that more prominence might be given to the Law
Notices generally. Printed in the smallest type and abbreviated almost
beyond understanding, they are by no means the brightest item of news.
Would it not be an advantage to hand the department over to a smart
paragraphist? Readers might then be entertained by something like the
following:--
Visitors to the Law Courts to-day should on no account fail to look in
at King's Bench XIII., which is one of the cosiest of our beautiful
Courts of Justice. Here will be continued the scintillating contest
between Sir Anthony Prius, K.C., and that rising young barrister,
Mr. Terry Blee-Smart, K.C. It is more than probable that the
cross-examination of the humorous butcher will continue through most
of the day.
The first case on the list in the Lord Chief's Court to-day is
no other than _The King_ v. _The Dean and Chapter of Mumborough
Cathedral_. While it is not expected that his Majesty's engagements
will permit him to be present, an action of this character is fraught
with more than common interest, since it must be seldom that the Royal
House finds itself in such conflict with the Church as to resort to
the arbitrament of the law.
We see no reason why some legal engagements should not be boldly
displayed, the more readily to catch the reader's eye. Why not the
following:--
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE.
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE.
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE.
YOU MUST NOT MISS THIS!
Chancery Court No. 29,
Before
Mr. Justice Howling,
_Binks_ v. _Arcana Cinema Company, Ltd._
As one of the leading comedians of the day Mr. TIM BINKS never fails
to create roars of laughter, and with Mr. JUSTICE HOWLING may be
relied upon to put up a show provocative of never-failing mirth.