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Creation of the Supreme Court- Article 3 of the Constitution of the United States
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John Jay
John Jay was known for his intelligence, being a statesman, diplomat, and politician. He was a "founding father" and a member of the chief justice. In 1789-1795 he reigned as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. -
John Marshall
John Marshall was a distant cousin of Thomas Jefferson. He was also the fourth Chief Justice. In 1803 he overlooked the Marbury vs. Madison trial which was one of his more highlighted moments of his life. -
Marbury vs. Madison
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Fletcher vs. Peck
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Dartmouth College vs. Woodward
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Gibbons vs. Ogden
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McCollough vs. Maryland
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Cherokee Nation vs. Georgia
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Worcester vs. Georgia
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Commonwealth vs. Hunt
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Dred Scott vs. Sanford
Dred Scott was originally a Missouri slave, but was sold to a man from Illinoise named John Emmerson. Illinoise at that time was a free state and Scott was confused as to why he wasn't a free man. When his owner died he sued the mans wife and they were tried in court. The jury later stated that the widow won due to the fact that an african american, free or not, was never a citizen. Also since Scott was basically property, he had no right to bring his owner to court.
