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Contempt of the Wisconsin Assembly in 1858
A lengthy defense argues that the Wisconsin Assembly acted improperly in convoking and sentencing a member for contempt without trial or opportunity to plead. It claims rights were denied, appeals were not allowed, and questions of constitutional power between branches were at issue, urging a fair hearing and judicial review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Berjonat-at- Arms
Nestas
Eveery
Assembly
Circuit Court
Plate
Ajuet Verdiet
Supreme Court
Mmn
Genoa
Smith
Mmio
Lover
Madison
Tytiwany
Knowlton
Mason
Tio
Legislalare
Tle
Tauil
Mrr. Knowlton
Legizlatura
Spowlton
Mr. Knowlton
Tenney
Tomey
Poracy
Hunter
Messrs. Tenney and Knowlton
Senate
Horace A. Tenney
Jos
Judicial Department
Legislative Department
Grovnig
Maxsrs.entwy
Knowleton
Territorial
Moses M. Strong
Moms M. Strong
Dane
Dennis Worthington
Stronghl
Jad
Thiece Jary
Strong Waz
Justicy
Mr. Strong
Mir. Knowlton
Stael
Wydei