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41281
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This history of North Carolina’s Supreme Court spans over two centuries. Whichard examined its legislature that became more progressive to the benefit of minorities and children. He revealed how over time this assembly of judges became more representative of North Carolina’s population. The author also noted judges who played a formidable role in its development such as John Louis Taylor, Walter Clark, and Sam Ervin IV.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 96 Issue 4, October 2019,
p367-372
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Taylor, John Louis, 1769-1829; Ruffin, Thomas, 1787-1870; Gaston, William Joseph, 1778-1844; Henderson, Leonard, 1772-1833; Hall, John, 1767-1833; Badger, George Edmund, 1795-1866; Clark, Walter M. (McKenzie), 1846-1924; Nash, Frederick, 1781-1858; Daniel, Joseph J., 1784-1848; Manly, Mathias Evans, 1801-1881; Sharp, Susie Marshall, 1907-1996; Frye, Henry E., 1932-
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15919
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The year 2000 marked the 200th anniversary of James Iredell's death. Some historians argue Iredell was the most prominent man in the state and a nationally respected gentleman during the 18th-century. However, the article focuses on his personal qualities which made him a grand man to friends and family.
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3338
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James Iredell, Sr., is one of only two North Carolinians ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. His dissenting opinion in the case of Chisholm v. Georgia was the basis for the Eleventh Amendment.
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35072
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Willis Whichard’s account of life as a public servant over a period of thirty years focused on the early family and educational influences that led him to become a lawyer and mentors that shaped his performance and perception as a representative of the legal profession.
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18537
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To stem the growing number of prisoners, a Citizens' Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration was formed in 1978. The committee gathered to propose other types of punishment for criminals besides prison sentences due to the increase the state's prison facilities. Some solutions proposed by the committee included expanding probation, monetary penalties such as increased use of fines, more preemptive treatment, and more community service options.
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18246
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The modern North Carolina state legislator is the heir to a long and distinguished heritage that has evolved through the centuries in the life of the state. The current Constitution of North Carolina provides the legislator with a unique set of powers; however, their exercise must comport within certain bounds.
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