Article VI.

Section 5. Legislature may alter jurisdiction and proceedings in law and equity

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18701847

Legislature may alter jurisdiction and proceedings in law and equity

Summary: Repealed

Election Date: November 2, 1869

Votes For Ratification: 247240

Votes Against Ratification: 240442

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

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Amendment Source: 1867 Const Conv Amendment No 2

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18701847

Legislature may alter jurisdiction and proceedings in law and equity

The legislature shall have the same powers to alter and regulate the jurisdiction and proceedings in law and equity as they have heretofore possessed.

Summary:

Election Date: November 3, 1846

Votes For Ratification: 221528

Votes Against Ratification: 92436

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

Notes:

Amendment Source: Report of the Debates and Proceedings of the Convention for the Revision of the Constitution of the ...

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