This case started when the treasurer of an institution was sued by its leaders.
The only dissenter was Gabriel Duvall, who did not give a reason for his dissent. This case started when the treasurer of an institution was sued by its leaders. The leaders were Federalists, who had become unpopular, and the treasurer was backed by the state legislature all the way to the Supreme Court before losing. In his decision, John Marshall wrote, "Perhaps no judicial proceedings in this country ever involved more important consequences." Name this case involving the Contract Clause and the State of New Hampshire.
The only dissenter was Gabriel Duvall, who did not give a reason for his dissent.
(Trustees of) {Dartmouth} (College) v(s) (William H) {Woodward} (prompt partial answers, order does matter)