Digest of Contested-Election Cases in the Fifty-First Congress (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

United States Congress

 
9780260667656: Digest of Contested-Election Cases in the Fifty-First Congress (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understand how election disputes were decided in the late 1800s. This digest collects contested-election cases from the Fifty-First Congress, with witness testimony and legal guidance.

The book presents the digest of contested-election cases compiled for use by the House, offering a clear view of the proceedings, standards, and reasoning that governed election disputes at that time. It includes examples of testimony, cross-examination, and the legal rules that shaped outcomes, giving readers a practical sense of how elections were scrutinized and decided.

  • Learn how the House handled procedures for contesting elections and counting votes.
  • See real testimony and cross-examination from contested cases such as Chalmers vs. Morgan.
  • Understand the legal standards on notice, suppression of testimony, and counting of ballots.
  • Explore how different counties and scenarios affected the final rulings and precedents.
Ideal for readers of legal history, government processes, and those curious about how election disputes are examined and resolved.

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9780265006917: Digest of Contested-Election Cases in the Fifty-First Congress (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0265006910 ISBN 13:  9780265006917
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017
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