Article V.

Section IV. Supreme court, jurisdiction

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Supreme court, jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court shall extend over the State; and the judges thereof, shall by virtue of their offices, be justices of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, in the several counties.

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Election Date: October 9, 1838

Votes For Ratification: 119,228

Votes Against Ratification: 116,076

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

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Amendment Source: 1838 Amendments Proposed by the Convention of 1837 38

Effective Date Source: Schedule, Sec. II

And its jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court shall extend over the state, and the judges thereof shall, by virtue of their offices, be Justices of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery in the several counties.

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The Supreme Court and the Several Courts of Common Pleas of this Common Wealth shall besides the powers usually exercised by such Courts, have the powers of a Court of Chancery, so far as relates to the perpetuating Testimony, Obtaining Evidence from places not within this State, and the Care of the Persons and Estates of those who are Non Compotes Mentis, and such other powers as may be found necessary by future General Assemblies, not inconsistent with this Constitution.

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Section IV. Supreme court, jurisdiction

Supreme court, jurisdiction

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