Constitutional Crisis

Disputed legitimacy of the presidency leading to widespread political instability.

1. Case of Cao Kun's Bribery Presidential Election

2. Jurisdiction: Republic of China (China) (October 5, 1923)
3. Original Case: Cao Kun Hui Xuan Zong Tong An
4. DefendantsCao KunPlaintiffsShao RuipengInstitutionsNational Assembly of the Republic of ChinaCapital District ProcuratorateZhili Clique
5. Case Tags: Political Corruption;Electoral Fraud;Constitutional Crisis;Historical Case