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Provisions

VI.20 of 1926 • Testimony, jurisdiction, and proceedings in law and equity cases.

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The Text

The testimony in equity cases shall be taken in like manner as in cases at law; and, except as herein otherwise provided, the legislature shall have the same power to alter and regulate the jurisdiction and proceedings in law and in equity that it has heretofore exercised.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1926

• In Article VI: Judiciary

• Has 47 words

• Was proposed by the Legislature

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 4 of 1925

• Changed the text of a previously existing provision

• Amends or builds on:
1895-VI.3

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