jan 1, 1803 - Marbury vs. Madison

Description:

One of the midnight judicial appointees William Marbury sued Sec. of State James Madison for refusing to deliver his commission.

RULINGS
- parts of Judiciary Act of 1801 was
unconstitutional
- established judicial review (expansion of
power)

CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL ALWAYS INCREASES POWER OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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