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MSA SC 5339-110-10
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Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly, 1866 Excerpt from By The House Of Delegates, February 1, 1866…Minority Report Of The Committee On Elections In The Contested Election Case Of Thomas A. Spence, John R. Franklin. (AOM Volume 107, Page 1820)

The contestant on the other hand, insists that the action of the Registers is absolutely binding upon the Judges, and cannot be inquired into by this House. In our opinion, the action of the Registers is absolutely binding against each individual, touching his right to vote, and for no other purpose, but is not binding upon the public, as to the right of voting, to such extent that this House, which is the grand inquest of the State, cannot review their conduct.

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