§ 4. Precedence of associate justices

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Associate justices shall have precedence according to the seniority of their commissions. Justices whose commissions bear the same date shall have precedence according to seniority in age.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 869.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 322 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 216, 36 Stat. 1152).

Minor changes in phraseology were made.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 869
Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 216
36 Stat. 1152

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Precedence of associate justices

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 869

ActMar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 216

Stat.36 Stat. 1152

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