§143. Vacant judgeship as affecting proceedings
As of today
28 U.S.C. § 143
When the office of a district judge becomes vacant, all pending process, pleadings and proceedings shall, when necessary, be continued by the clerk until a judge is appointed or designated to hold such court.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 898.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 26 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 22, 36 Stat. 1090).
The last clause of section 26 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940, ed., prescribing the powers of a designated judge was omitted as covered by section 296 of this title.
Minor changes were made in phraseology.