One example of the Women’s Court’s role in a campusing dispute is the case of Sherry Nelson in 1968. These Women’s League minutes, transcribed below, give details about her appeal hearing.

Transcription:

Sherry Nelson Jan 9, 1968

Lost her last point. Wants to appeal previous points. One for not signing a sheet in the dorm sheet booth and another for lateness due to an incorrect clock. (slow).

Point 1: the sheet was paid for – all was legal – except she didn’t sign in at the proper time

Point 2: called in Friday to sign out with plenty of time to Willis clock. Time was busy and by the time she got connected it was late by Gridley clock. Mary Fiebiger however was seeing complaints that Gridley clock was fast that night.

Neither point was her last. Someone had warned her that appeals of any points should be made when all are lost.

Appeal: Campused. 7 days.”

Interpretation:

This example shows the severity of the Women’s Leagues rules and regulations. Nelson’s excuse seems reasonable enough: a slow clock could make anybody late. The presentation of testimony from other students who claimed that the Gridley clock was fast, however, undermines Nelson’s claim while showing just how seriously these rules were taken within the strict, peer-governed environment.