Mich. Comp. Laws § Schedule § 6
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Supreme court, reduction to 7 justices.
Official statutory text
Sec. 6.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this constitution that the supreme court shall consist of seven justices it shall consist of eight justices until the time that a vacancy occurs as a result of death, retirement or resignation of a justice. The first such vacancy shall not be filled.
History: Const. 1963, Schedule, § 6, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
Notwithstanding the provisions of this constitution that the supreme court shall consist of seven justices it shall consist of eight justices until the time that a vacancy occurs as a result of death, retirement or resignation of a justice. The first such vacancy shall not be filled.
History: Const. 1963, Schedule, § 6, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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