Pt. 2, c. III, Art. II
Opinions of the justices
Power
The Courts
Annulled
Pt. 2, c. III · Judiciary Power
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[Each branch of the legislature, as well as the governor and council, shall have authority to require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court, upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions.]
Note (Massachusetts Legislature): [Amended and superseded by Amendments, Art. LXXXV]
Simplified explanation
Annulled: This article gave each branch of the legislature, and the governor and council, authority to require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court upon important questions of law and upon solemn occasions. A note says Amendments, Art. LXXXV amended and superseded it.