Background:
Side one- James Madison. New Secretary of State James Madison did not deliver the papers so William Marbury could become a justice of the peace. President Jefferson wanted to appoint people from his own party.
The other Side- William Marbury. Marbury sued James Madison and asked the Supreme Court to issue a writ requiring Madison to deliver the papers that would make him a Justice of the Peace. He said that The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave the court the right to force the Jefferson Administration to follow through with Adam's appointment.
The Decision: 9-0
Chief Justice John Marshall (the same guy that started this whole mess!) wrote the unanimous opinion. They said that the the court did not have the authority to force the Jefferson administration to comply because the Judiciary Act of 1789 was not constitutional.
Effects on The United States:
Law:
It nullified section 13 of the Judiciary Act.
Culture:
This decision increased the power of the court and established the right of the Supreme Court to determine "what the law is" and if it is constitutional. It is now accepted in our country that the Supreme Court has the final say on laws.
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