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The Power Of The Constitutional Convention, Containing The Pleadings, Briefs, Arguments Of Counsel, And Opinion Of The Judges Of The Supreme Court Of

The Power Of The Constitutional Convention, Containing The Pleadings, Briefs, Arguments Of Counsel, And Opinion Of The Judges Of The Supreme Court Of

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General ReferenceGeneral LawGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 9354540759
ISBN13: 9789354540752
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 20 2021
Pages: 210
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
How much power can a convention claim, and who decides when elections are contested? In Wells and others v. the Election Commissions, Pennsylvania's highest court faced that question head-on. Every vote becomes sworn evidence. The Power Of The Constitutional Convention gathers a legal case report collection of pleadings, briefs, counsel arguments, and Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinions, preserving a complete court record of election law litigation at a pivotal moment in 19th century Pennsylvania, where constitutional change met the ballot box. From the first pleading to the final opinion, the record keeps you close to the language of the courtroom. Drawn from a stenographic court transcript reported by R.A. West, it lets you follow the clash between constitutional convention powers and the ordinary machinery of government, and it shows judicial review of elections in action: what facts were admitted, which principles mattered, and how state constitutional law was argued and applied. Read it as a drama of procedure and persuasion, or consult it as a precise reference for attorneys and for law students tracing the origins of modern election disputes. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For anyone drawn to Pennsylvania legal history, it is a primary-source window into how institutions defend legitimacy. Classic collectors of Americana and jurisprudence will value its documentary authority and enduring relevance in the law of contested elections.

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