Bushrod Washington was a nephew of President George who served on the US Supreme Court.
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William Bradford - The Second Attorney General
William Bradford Jr was the second Attorney General in US history.
Making Cases - The Rise of Henry Brockholst Livingston
Henry Brockholst Livingston started his long career as an Officer in the Revolutionary War and ended on the United State Supreme Court.
Isaac Smith - Partisan Politics in Early New Jersey
Isaac Smith spent two decades on the New Jersey Supreme Court before getting caught up in the difficult politics of Jeffersonian Era.
Validating State Laws - Brutus XII (Continued)
In the second part of Brutus XII, he continues a discussion on the Judicial Branch and how it will eliminate the States altogether.
The States vs Domestic Tranquility - Brutus XII
In Brutus XII the anonymous Anti-Federalist author (probably Robert Yates) elaborates on his concerns regarding the Supreme Court’s allotment in the US Constitution.
Governed by the Supreme Court - Brutus XI
In Brutus XI an Anti-Federalist author turns his attention to the Judicial System of the US Constitution.
Increase Sumner and a Changing Massachusetts
Increase Sumner was a longtime Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court who spent his final years as Governor.
Concurrent Jurisdiction - Federalist #82
In Federalist #82 Alexander Hamilton discusses the relationship between State and Federal Courts under the Constitution.
A Primarily Appellate Court - Federalist #81
In Federalist #81 Alexander Hamilton outlines the precise powers of the Federal Court system in the Constitution.
The Responsibilities of the Supreme Court - Federalist #80
In Federalist #80 Alexander Hamilton validates the powers granted to the Supreme Court.
Aging Justices - Federalist #79
In Federalist #79 Alexander Hamilton continues his argument about lifetime judicial appointments, focusing on their salaries.
William Paterson Presents the New Jersey Plan
William Paterson signed the Constitution, was Governor of New Jersey and served on the Supreme Court.
Paying Debts to Britain - The Case of Ware v. Hylton
From the lack of a Chief Justice to the two important Founders who spoke in front of the Supreme Court for the only time in their lives, the case of Ware v. Hylton was unique in American history.
Issac Smith - Partisan Politics in Early New Jersey
Isaac Smith spent two decades on the New Jersey Supreme Court before getting caught up in the difficult politics of Jeffersonian Era.
Alfred Moore Fills A Vacancy
Alfred Moore was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Royall Tyler Writes Broadway's First Play
Royall Tyler was an American Revolutionary turned playwright.
William Cushing Keeps His Wig On
William Cushing was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Unites States of America.
Thomas Johnson Has A Cup Of Coffee On The Supreme Court
Thomas Johnson has the peculiar honor of being the person who spent the shortest amount of time on the Supreme Court.
Congress Impeaches Samuel Chase
Samuel Chase was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who later became a Supreme Court Justice.