Supreme Court Decision
- When
- 1803-02-24
- Where
- Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol Building (customary venue; 1803 site inferred)
On February 24, 1803, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous 4-0 decision against Marbury, establishing judicial review.
The Court ruled that Marbury was entitled to his commission but could not enforce it via mandamus. This decision established the principle that courts have the power to strike down laws violating the Constitution, marking a pivotal moment in American constitutional law. The Court had customarily met in the Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol Building since first convening there in February 1801, though the passages do not directly attest the chamber as the 1803 decision venue.
Sources
- Marbury v. Madison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
- John Marshall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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