What was the problem at the Marbury vs. Madison Case?and how is it relate to john marshall.?
Justice John Marshall was the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court when Marbury vs. Madison was heard. The end result of the decision was that the judiciary now had a broader role, as the court’s interpretation was that under Article 3, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution it had the right to decide whether any law violates the Constitution. So, in a sense it is not the case, but it is the outcome that becomes more important. Ultimately, the ruling established the concept of Judicial Review. The actual case had to do with John Adams making appointments just prior to leaving the presidency – “Midlnight judges”. Thomas Jefferson, the new president, ordered Secretary of State James Madison not to deliver the official papers confirming the appointment. Thus, William Marbury did not get his appointment and decided to sue. The court ruled againsti him, but as stated earlier the principal of “Judicial Review” was born. Jefferson was not exactly a happy camper. He felt that the court would be
