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# 48 U.S.C. § 873 - Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 5(2), 64 Stat. 320

## Notes

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 49, 39 Stat. 967; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to appointment of judges, marshals and secretaries.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of RepealRepeal effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.