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December 13, 1907
The Mankato Free Press
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In Minneapolis on Dec. 9, attorney Francis B. Hart leads a charge against the Minnesota Supreme Court, accusing it of violating precedents in six years of decisions via a letter to Chief Justice Charles M. Start, potentially leading to impeachment proceedings.
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Minneapolis, Dec. 9. The Minnesota supreme court is under rapid fire. The decisions rendered by that honorable body for the past six years have aroused the ire of Minneapolis attorneys and they have decided to take drastic measures.
Francis B. Hart, 721 Metropolitan building, one of the most prominent and well-known attorneys in Minneapolis, has taken the initiative steps in proceedings that undoubtedly will cause a sensation in legal circles. In a letter addressed to Charles M. Start, chief justice of the supreme court of this state, Mr. Hart has set forth certain grievances, which would in themselves practically constitute articles of impeachment of the members of the court. The accusation is in all particulars, a legal declaration against the proceedings of the present court. It sets forth that decisions have entirely violated all laws of precedent.
Mr. Hart, who has watched the working of the court with great interest during the past, took steps last November to pave the way for the present proceedings.
Francis B. Hart, 721 Metropolitan building, one of the most prominent and well-known attorneys in Minneapolis, has taken the initiative steps in proceedings that undoubtedly will cause a sensation in legal circles. In a letter addressed to Charles M. Start, chief justice of the supreme court of this state, Mr. Hart has set forth certain grievances, which would in themselves practically constitute articles of impeachment of the members of the court. The accusation is in all particulars, a legal declaration against the proceedings of the present court. It sets forth that decisions have entirely violated all laws of precedent.
Mr. Hart, who has watched the working of the court with great interest during the past, took steps last November to pave the way for the present proceedings.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Minnesota Supreme Court
Legal Grievances
Court Impeachment
Francis B Hart
Charles M Start
What entities or persons were involved?
Francis B. Hart
Charles M. Start
Where did it happen?
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Story Details
Key Persons
Francis B. Hart
Charles M. Start
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Event Date
Dec. 9
Story Details
Minneapolis attorneys, led by Francis B. Hart, accuse the Minnesota supreme court of violating legal precedents in decisions over the past six years. Hart sends a letter to Chief Justice Charles M. Start outlining grievances that constitute articles of impeachment. Hart initiated steps last November.