Documentary History of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1789-1800

Explore the pivotal moments in American legal history with the Documentary History of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1789-1800 by Maeva Marcus. Published by Columbia University Press in 2004, this comprehensive volume spans 1040 pages and delves into the significant cases decided by the Supreme Court during 1796 and 1797. These landmark years marked the Court's assertion of its authority to exercise judicial review, setting a precedent that would shape the future of American law. For the first time, the justices overturned a decision from a state's highest court, illustrating the evolving role of the judiciary in the young United States. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, legal history, and American government. Engage with the foundational aspects of judicial power and the development of legal principles in this meticulously researched work.