August 14, 1936, marked a tumultuous day in Hendersonville, North Carolina, as a judgment was denied in a high-profile case involving two prominent local figures, James W. Duff and L.B. Jackson. The drama unfolded in the Buncombe County court, where a verdict had previously awarded $2,500 in commissions to Duff, a resident of Hendersonville.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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