Title 48 of the U.S. Code § 1487 - , 1488. Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, §16(b), (kk), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, 1463
Full text of § 1487 from Title 48 of the United States Code.
§ 1487. , 1488. Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, §16(b), (kk), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, 1463
Section 1487, act June 22, 1874, ch. 388, 18 Stat. 135, related to calling of an extraordinary session of Territorial legislature with approval of President of the United States.
Section 1488, act Apr. 16, 1880, ch. 56, 21 Stat. 74, related to filling of vacancies in office of justice of the peace by appointment or election, until a successor was regularly elected and qualified as provided by law.
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