Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Legislative Competence — Succession as Residual Matter

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Succession is a residual matter for State legislatures. The principle applies to constitutional interpretation. The Federal Government has no power over succession. The rule respects state autonomy. The court will apply state succession laws. The principle is well-established.

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