 The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Supreme Court did not have authority over cases originating in state courts.The state supreme court's refusal to accept the U.S. Supreme Court's mandate was appealed in 1816 in "Martin v. Hunter's Lessee", 14 U.S. 304.The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the state court's decision on appeal and ruled that Article Three of the United States Constitution granted the U.S. Supreme Court jurisdiction and authority over state courts on matters involving federal law.