When a statute takes effect
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 13 U.S. 104 - Arnold v. The United States · 1815Most cited · 117 citing opinions
computing from date of passage
The statute was to take effect from its passage; and it is a general rule that where the computation is to be made from an act done, the day on which the act is done is to be included.
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