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· 7/18/1863

Franklin v. Hammond

Citations

  • 45 Pa. 507

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  • legislator standing granted to challenge action on behalf of constituents which diminishes or interferes with specific constitutional powers unique to legislator’s functions
  • legislator standing granted to challenge action on behalf of constituents which diminishes or interferes with specific constitutional powers unique to legislator's functions
  • “Once, however, votes which they are entitled to make have been cast and duly counted, their interest as legislators ceases.”

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Judges: Thompson

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