Madison case. This was historic case in the 1800’s, and was the first time a law was called unconstitutional by the courts. This was a difficult case to understand at first, but became very clear once I understood. Before John Adams left his term, he appointed a new Justice of Peace. When Thomas Jefferson was elected to office, he wouldn’t acknowledge the change. Since his secretary would have to appoint to the Justice of Peace, Jefferson told him not to appoint him. The Justice of Peace (Marbury) sued the Secretary of State (Madison). This eventually lead to a law being called unconstitutional, and written off. This was the first time that the supreme court ever did anything of
Madison case. This was historic case in the 1800’s, and was the first time a law was called unconstitutional by the courts. This was a difficult case to understand at first, but became very clear once I understood. Before John Adams left his term, he appointed a new Justice of Peace. When Thomas Jefferson was elected to office, he wouldn’t acknowledge the change. Since his secretary would have to appoint to the Justice of Peace, Jefferson told him not to appoint him. The Justice of Peace (Marbury) sued the Secretary of State (Madison). This eventually lead to a law being called unconstitutional, and written off. This was the first time that the supreme court ever did anything of