Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-08-13

peals OF one section, may sIs !" '"e b'sN'U'
Cosr;s Of another section, when required or auho-
rized by law TO do so. 4
9. The district courts shall not have original
jurisdiction, except is cases Of habeGs corpss,
nlandnn,is and prohibition.
Court, Of .AppeaAs.
10. For caeh section, Judge shall be elected !
by the voters thereof who shall hold his office for
,he term of twelve years, unless sooner removed
in the manner prescribed by this Constitution
lie shall at the time of his election be at least
,hirN-fve years ofage, and during his continuance
in office reside in the section for which he is e.
lscted.
II. The Supreme Court Of Appeals shall con-
sist Of the five Judges so elected, any three OF
whom may hold court. II shall have appellate
Jurisdiction only, except in cases of habeds corp's
asandaaHs and prohibition. 1t shall not have Ju-
risdiction in civil causes where the matter IN con-
Hoyersy, exclusive Of costs Is less In value or a.
mount than five hundred dollars, except IN con-
troyersies concerning the titles on boundaries OF
land the probat of will, the appointment or quail
i6cation of personal representative, guardian,
committee or curator; or concerning mill, road,
wav, ferry or landing, or the right OF corporation
or of county to levy tolls or taxes; except inca
ses of hrbeaS corpus. manddn.uS and prohibition,
ana cases involving freedom, or the constitution
ality oil law.
Il. Special Courts of Appeals to consist Of not
less Than three nor more than five Judges, may be
formed ofihe Judges ofihe Supreme Court OF APP
peals ana of the Circuit Courts, or any Of them,
to try any cdses remaining on the dockets OF the
present Court OF Appeals when the Judges there
OF cease to hold their offices; or to try any cases
which may be on the dockeiS OF the Suprrme
Court of Appeals established by this Consultation,
in respect TO which majority OF the Judges OF
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proDer for them 10 sit on the hearing thereof.
10. When judgment or decree is reserved
or affirmed by the Supreme Court Of Appeals,
,be reasons thereof shall DO stated in writing, and
preserved with the record Of the case.
General Provisions.
II. Judqes shalt be commissioned by the Gov
ern5r and Shall receive fixed and adequate sala-
ries, which shall not be diminished during their
continuance in office. The salary OF Judge OF
tho Supreme Court of Appeals shall not be less
than three thousand dollars, and that Of Judge
MIA Circuit Court not less lhan two thousand dol
lars per aa,l,,n, except that OF the Judge OF the
6nh eircuit. which shall not be less than fifteen
hundred dollars per Giul,un; and each shall re
ceive reasonable allowance for necessary travel
Is. No Judge during his term Of service shall
hold any o;her Office, appointment or public trust
and the acceptance thereof shall vacate his judi
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in one year thereafter, be eligible to sny political
Office.
rs. No Election Of Judge shall be held within
thirty DAYS Of the tine of holding any Election o
Electors of President and Vice President OF th'
United States, of Members of Congress- or OF TIT
General Assembly.
II, Judges may be removed from Office by
concurrent vote Of both houses OF the General AS
senbly, but a majority OF all The members elect
ed to each house must concur IN such vote ah'
the cause of remova! shall be entered on the jour
nal Of each house. The Judge, against whom the
General. Assembly may be about 10 proceed, shall
receive notice thereof, accompanied by copy o
the causes alleged for his removal, at least TWEEN
~ DAVIS before the day on which either house o
the General Assembly shall act ihereupon.
Is. The officers of the Supreme Court of APP
peals and Of the District Court shall be appoint
ed by the said Courts respectively, or by the Jud
Ces thereof in vacation. Their duties, compeusa
lion, and tenure Of office, shall be prescribed b!
law
10. The voters of each county or corporation il
which a Circuit Court is held shall elect cler!
of such court, whose term Of office shall be ST.
wears. The Attorney for the Commonwealth e
lected.for county OF corporation therein Cir
emit Court is directed 20 be held, shall be attor
new for, the Commonwealth for the Court; bu
in case Circuit Court is held for city OF Tor
county and city, there shall be an attorney TO
tho Commonwealth for such Court, TO be elected
by the voters Of such city or county and city, ant
20 continue in office for the term of four years.
The duties and compensation Of these officers
and the mode of removing them from office shall
be prescribed by law.
90. Whom vacancy shall occur in the Office o.
clerk of any court, the Court may appoint CLERK
p,D teRporc who shall discharge the duties OF the
Office until the vacancy is filled
81. Tho General Assembly shall provide for
the compensation of jurors, but appropriations fol-
that purpose shall not be made from the State
treasury, except in prosecutions tor felony and
msdemeanor.
%. AT every election Of Governor, an Attor.
new General shall be elected by the voters of the
Commonwealth, for the term Of four years. lie
shall be commissioned by the Governor, shall
perErm such duties and receive such compensa-
lion as may be prescribed by law, and be reno
vable in the manner prescribed for the removal Of
JUICES.
% Judges and all other Ulcers, whether elect
ed or appointed, shall continue to discharge the
duties of their respective offices after their terms OF
service have expired, until their successors are
qualified.
81. Wrts shall run in the name of the Com
monwealth OF Virginia and be attessed by the
clerks Of the several courts. Indictments shall
conclude agains: the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth.
County Courts.
95. There shall be in each county ofIhe Com
monweath, County Court, which shall be held
monthly, by not less than three, nor more than
FIVE Justices, except when the law shall require
the presence of a greater number.
90. The jurisdiction of the said court shall be
the same as that Of the existing County Courts.
exceprso far as it is modified by this Constitu-
ton or may be changed law.
81. Each County shall be laid of into districts,
as nearly equal as may be in territory and popula-
tion Iii each district there shall be elected by
the voters thereof four Justices the Peace. who
shall be commissioned by the Governor, reside in
their respective districts, and hold their office Tor
the term Of four years. The justices so elected
shall choose ono Of their own body, who shall be
the presiding Justice Of the County Court, and
whose duty it shall be to attend each term OF said
court. The other justices shall be classified by
law for the performance Of their duties IN court
%. The Justices shall receive for their services
in court, per diem compensation, 20 be ascer-
rained by law, and paid out Of the county treasu-
ty; and shall not receive any free or emolument
for other judicial services.
90. The power and jurisdiction Of Justices of
the Peace within their respective Counties shall
be prescribed by law.
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