§ 143. Vacant judgeship as affecting proceedings

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When the office of a district judge becomes vacant, all pending process, pleadings and proceedings shall, when necessary, be continued by the clerk until a judge is appointed or designated to hold such court.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 898.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 26 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 22, 36 Stat. 1090).

The last clause of section 26 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940, ed., prescribing the powers of a designated judge was omitted as covered by section 296 of this title.

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 898
Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 22
36 Stat. 1090
section 26 of title 28

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§ 143

Vacant judgeship as affecting proceedings

U.S.C.§ 296

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 898

ActMar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 22

Stat.36 Stat. 1090

Citesection 26 of title 28

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