In writing the opinion to this 1803 court case, John Marshall found the Judiciary Act unconstitutional, which established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court.
The central issue in this case involved whether the appellate could petition for a writ of mandamus. That appellate in this case was one of the "Midnight Judges" whose appointment was withheld by the Secretary of State. In writing the opinion to this 1803 court case, John Marshall found the Judiciary Act unconstitutional, which established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court. For 10 points, name this case that involved the future fourth President of the United States.
The central issue in this case involved whether the appellate could petition for a writ of mandamus.
{Marbury} vs. {Madison} [accept in either order]