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Code · U.S. Code · Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS · CHAPTER 4— PUERTO RICO · SUBCHAPTER IV— THE JUDICIARY · § 861

§ 861. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

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Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 40, 39 Stat. 965; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, vested judicial power in courts established and in operation on Mar. 2, 1917, provided for appointment of chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court by President with advice and consent of United States Senate, and authorized Puerto Rican legislature to organize, modify or rearrange the courts and their jurisdiction and procedure, except United States District Court.
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§ 861
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320
ActMar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 40
Stat.39 Stat. 965
ActMay 17, 1932, ch. 190
Stat.47 Stat. 158
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