The majority opinion in this case stated the court had no jurisdiction in mandamus proceedings, and declared section 13 of the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional.
Clerks Jacob Wagner and Daniel Brent were called to testify in this case, as was Acting Secretary Levi Lincoln. Justices hearing this case included Bushrod Washington, and documents involved in this case were supposed to be affixed with the Great Seal and delivered. The majority opinion in this case stated the court had no jurisdiction in mandamus proceedings, and declared section 13 of the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional. Dealing with the "Midnight Judges" court appointments, for 10 points, name this landmark Supreme Court ruling by John Marshall which established the precedent of judicial review.
Clerks Jacob Wagner and Daniel Brent were called to testify in this case, as was Acting Secretary Levi Lincoln.
{Marbury} v. Madison [or Madison v. {Marbury}]