In re Advisory Opinion to the Governor

Supreme Court of Florida

Tallahassee

July 27, 1955

To His Excellency

LeRoy Collins

Governor of Florida

Dear Governor:

We have for. consideration your letter of 20 July 1955, requesting our advice regarding your executive powers and duties pursuant to Section 13 of Article IV of the Florida Constitution [F.S.A.], reading as follows, viz.:

“Honorable E. Harris Drew

Chief Justice, and the

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