A by-election was held for the
New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of
Morpeth on 18 September 1862 because
David Buchanan was insolvent and resigned his seat.
Buchanan had unsuccessfully sued
the Sydney Morning Herald for libel and was required to pay their legal costs.
He was unable to pay and declared himself bankrupt.
Dates
Polling places
Result
David Buchanan was insolvent and resigned.
See also
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Electoral results for the district of Morpeth
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List of New South Wales state by-elections
References
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1862 elections in Australia
New South Wales state by-elections
1860s in New South Wales