Section 2. Amendment's effect on courts, jurisdiction and judicial system; supreme court's original jurisdiction

Amendment's effect on courts, jurisdiction and judicial system; supreme court's original jurisdiction

The courts, jurisdiction, and judicial system of Oregon, except so far as expressly changed by this amendment, shall remain as at present constituted until otherwise provided by law. But the Supreme Court may, in its own discretion, take original jurisdiction in mandamus, quo warranto and habeas corpus proceedings.

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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