PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF KENTUCKY, VINDICATING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF REPLEVIN LAWS, AND THE RIGHT OF THE LEGISLATURE TO REMOVE JUDGES FOR ERROR OF OPINION; IN REPLY TO THE RESPONSE OF THE JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS.
[Frankfort: 1824 or 1825]. 38, [2 blanks] pp, as issued, with caption title. Disbound with light to moderate foxing and a few light spots [not affecting legibility]. Good+.
The Panic of 1819 brought financial ruin to many Kentuckians. In response, Kentucky's legislature stayed the payment of debts and required lenders to accept payment in notes of the new, uncapitalized Bank of Kentucky, or to endure lengthy deferrals. The Kentucky Court of Appeals [the State's Supreme Court] held these measures to be unconstitutional; in response, the legislature abolished the Court of Appeals and established a new Court, which the Governor filled with Pro-Relief judges.
This document is the Legislature's elaborate justification for its measures. The Relief Laws do not impair the obligation of contracts and are otherwise constitutional. The Resolution affirms the power of the legislature to abolish the Old Court and establish the New Court.
AI 13004 [1- PPL]. Cohen 11137.50. OCLC 2220389 [8], 1403803743 [1] as of May 2024. Item #40010
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