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| 1803-Marbury was justice of peace in Washington DC. James Madison took his job under his office. Marbury sued Madison and John Marshall ruled against Marbury. Judicial Review. |
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| 1819-Maryland tried to tax a branch of federal bank but John Marshall said it was unconstitutional. The power to tax is the power to destroy. |
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| 1821-Cohens accused of illegally selling lottery tickets. Marshall asserted fedral power by reviewing case |
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| 1824-New York tried to control waterway. Marshall said all interstate commerce controlled by federal government. Steamboat case |
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| 1810-Georgia legislator swayed by bribery. Sold 35 million acres to private speculators. New legislator tried to cancel legislation but Marshall said that they couldn't interfere with contracts. |
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| Dartmouth College v. Woodward |
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| 1819-New Hampshire tried to change charter given to Datmouth college but Marshall said they couldn't interfere with a contract. |
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| Cherokee Nation v. Georgia |
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| 1831-Georgia declares the Cherokee tribal council illegal. Cherokee appeal to supreme court, but Jackson refuses to listen to court decision |
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| 1842-Ruled that labor unions were not unconstitutional provided that their methods were honorable and peaceful. |
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