16 mars 1810 - Fletcher v. Peck

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Fletcher v. Peck (1810) was a landmark Supreme Court case where, for the first time, the Court ruled a state law unconstitutional, establishing the principle of judicial review over state laws in addition to federal laws. The case stemmed from a dispute over land fraud in Georgia, and the Court's decision protected property rights against popular pressures and corrupt legislative actions, reinforcing the sanctity of contracts.