§ 756. Power to appoint

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Whenever a majority of the district judges of any district court cannot agree upon the appointment of any officer of such court, the chief judge shall make such appointment.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 923.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 375 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 260, 36 Stat. 1161; Feb. 25, 1919, ch.29, § 6, 40 Stat. 1157; Mar. 1, 1929, ch. 419, 45 Stat. 1422; May 11, 1944, ch. 192, §§ 1, 3, 58 Stat. 218, 219).

Only part of section 375 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., appears in this section. The remainder is incorporated in sections 136, 294 and 371 of this title.

The term “chief judge” was substituted for “senior district judge”. (See reviser’s note under section 136 of this title.)

Minor changes in phraseology were made.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 923
Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 260
36 Stat. 1161
40 Stat. 1157
Mar. 1, 1929, ch. 419
45 Stat. 1422
May 11, 1944, ch. 192
58 Stat. 218

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§ 756

Power to appoint

U.S.C.§ 375

U.S.C.§ 136

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 923

ActMar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 260

Stat.36 Stat. 1161

Stat.40 Stat. 1157

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