Burks v. Hinton
Supreme Court of Virginia
The nature of the questions involved and the facts of the case, are fully set forth in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtLacy, J.
This is a contest between Hon. Drury A. Hinton and Hon. Edward O. Burks for a seat upon the bench in this court. Hon. Drury A. Hinton presents, and causes to he recorded, his commission as judge of this court, and qualification thereunder *3according to law, for the term of office beginning January 1st, 1883, and continuing for twelve years. Hon. Edward O. Burks was elected judge of this court in December, 1816, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Wood Bouldin. Judge Burks claims that by virtue of his election as judge of this court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his…
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