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Provisions

I.12 of 1847 • Feudal tenures abolished.

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The Text

All feudal tenures of every description, with all their incidents, are declared to be abolished, saving, however, all rents and services certain, which at any time heretofore have been lawfully created or reserved.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1847

• In Article I:

• Has 33 words

• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846

• Is a new addition

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