🇺🇸 United States
📜 Civil Law
1803
Landmark Case
Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison
U.S. Supreme Court
Case Details
Case Summary
First case in which the Supreme Court applied the principle of judicial review — the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.
Final Judgment / Ruling
Unanimous ruling establishing the principle of judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution.
Why This Case Matters
Foundational constitutional law case establishing judicial review, the bedrock of American constitutional law.