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The Virginia Supreme Court Of Appeals, 1861-1865, Mary Pat Buckenmeyer
The Virginia Supreme Court Of Appeals, 1861-1865, Mary Pat Buckenmeyer
Master's Theses
Despite the abundant material available on the Civil War, little research has been dedicated to the court system of Virginia as it operated during the conflict. This thesis delves into this unchartered [sic] area by sorting out the cases heard by the Virginia Supreme Court from 1861 to 1865 and analyzing connections between the cases and the war. The results offer insight into the social and political circumstances of Virginia. The Confederate States of America, lacking a Supreme Court, relied on each state to sustain a high court of appeals. Three cases directly related to the war reached the court …