Marbury vs. Madison 1803
Details of the Case:
William Marbury and a few others were appointed seats as justices of the peace of the District of Colombia. The appointee, John Adams, was in the final days of his presidency when he designated the select few to their posts. The process of finalizing the appointments was not completed, therefore leading Marbury and the others to sue for their jobs, invoking an act of Congress.
Constitutional Question:
Is Marbury entitled to his appointment? Is his lawsuit the correct way to get it? And, is the Supreme Court the place for Marbury to get the relief he requests?
Decision and Lasting Effect:
6 votes for Marbury, 0 against. Section 13 of the Judiciary Act of 1789. The Constitution, being the supreme law of the land, conflicts with the act of legislature, making such acts invalid. Marbury v. Madison established the Supreme Court’s power of Judicial Review.
William Marbury and a few others were appointed seats as justices of the peace of the District of Colombia. The appointee, John Adams, was in the final days of his presidency when he designated the select few to their posts. The process of finalizing the appointments was not completed, therefore leading Marbury and the others to sue for their jobs, invoking an act of Congress.
Constitutional Question:
Is Marbury entitled to his appointment? Is his lawsuit the correct way to get it? And, is the Supreme Court the place for Marbury to get the relief he requests?
Decision and Lasting Effect:
6 votes for Marbury, 0 against. Section 13 of the Judiciary Act of 1789. The Constitution, being the supreme law of the land, conflicts with the act of legislature, making such acts invalid. Marbury v. Madison established the Supreme Court’s power of Judicial Review.