Career As A Judge
In March 1960, Freedman was elevated to the Manitoba Court of Appeal. He took over the position of Chief Justice of Manitoba in 1971, upon the retirement of Chief Justice Smith. He remained in that position until his retirement at age 75 on April 16, 1983.
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