Article VII (Amended).
Judicial Branch

Section 4. Terms of Court

Terms of Court

The terms of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by law; but there shall be one term at the seat of government annually. At the close of each term the judges shall file with the Secretary of State concise written statements of the decisions made at that term.

Summary: Created a new article which allowed much of the judicial system to be changed by statute

Election Date: November 8, 1910

Votes For Ratification: 44538

Votes Against Ratification: 39399

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

Notes: This Measure created a new article VII (Amended) with 7 sections. It did not repeal the existing article VII, which was renamed article VII (Original)

Amendment Source: OR 1910 VIP A7 S1 7

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