The Constitutional Decisions of John MarshallJohn Marshall [1755-1835] was appointed Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1801 and ushered in its era of power and independence. He presided over the court for 34 years. The major decisions that are included here demonstrate his formulation of fundamental principles of American constitutional law. This collection presents all of John Marshall's decisions in the Supreme Court and on the circuit in context of their times and their effect on constitutional history, through notes to each case written by Joseph P. Cotton, Jr., the editor of this work. 2 vols. xxxvi, 462; v, 464 pp. |
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Ex parte Bollman and ex parte Swartwout Note | 68 |
United States v Aaron Burr Note | 96 |
Hope Insurance Co v Boardman and Bank of | 204 |
The United States v Peters Note | 217 |
New Orleans v Winter Note | 263 |
The United States v Bevans | 272 |
Crowninshield Note | 281 |
Note | 346 |
Blake Note | 383 |
Blake Opinion | 214 |
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