| 1 | Author: | Marshall, John, 1755-1835 | Add |
| Title: | Opinions delivered in the circuit court of the United States | ||
| Dates: | 1803-1831 | ||
| Abstract: | This collection contains a series of federal circuit court decisions rendered by John Marshall. The cases heard span a wide range of areas and include such topics as international law, property, banking, bankruptcy, estates, laws of evidence, and trade. Among the cases he heard was Livingston v Jefferson, which involved property rights related to the United States' purchase of the Louisiana Territory. There are also a series of cases in 1819-1820 involving merchant ships that seem to be related to fallout from property disputes from the War of 1812. One case relates to the Bank of the United States. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.345.41.M35 | ||
| Extent: | 0.5 Linear Feet | ||
| Topics: | Government Affairs | Law | War of 1812 | ||
| Genre: | Legal Records | Official Government Documents and Records | ||
| Subjects: | Bank of the United States (1816-1836) | Judicial opinions | United States. Circuit Court (4th Circuit) |
