In re Denny

Section 21 of article 1 of the Constitution, in force from November 1, 1851, reads: “Every person of good moral character, being a voter, shall be entitled to admission to practice law in all courts of justice.” At the election in' November, 1900, a proposed amendment, to take the place of the foregoing provision, to the effect that “The General Assembly shall by law prescribe what qualifications shall be necessary for admission to practice law in all courts of justice” was submitted to the electors of the State. On the assumption that the proposed amendment had been adopted, and on the…