Facts of the Case In 1792, Alexander Chisholm, from South Carolina, the executor of the estate of Robert Farquhar, attempted to... Continued
Case Briefs - 1789-1850
Facts of the Case A contract of sale between the parties was made in the form of a bill passed by the legislature. Grantor... Continued
Why is the case important? A Danish vessel, The Flying Fish, with neutral Danish property on board was seized by the United... Continued
PETITIONER:Samuel A. Worcester RESPONDENT:GeorgiaLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Marshall Court (1830-1834)LOWER COURT: State... Continued
PETITIONER:WillsonRESPONDENT:Black Bird Creek Marsh CompanyLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Marshall Court (1828-1829)LOWER... Continued
PETITIONER:West River Bridge CompanyRESPONDENT:DixLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Taney Court (1846-1851)LOWER COURT:ARGUED:... Continued
PETITIONER:WareRESPONDENT:HyltonLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY:LOWER COURT:ARGUED: Feb 06, 1796 / Feb 08, 1796 / Feb 09, 1796... Continued
PETITIONER:United StatesRESPONDENT:The AmistadLOCATION: The AmistadDOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Taney Court (1841-1842)LOWER... Continued
PETITIONER:Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeRESPONDENT:William H. WoodwardLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Marshall Court... Continued
PETITIONER:Proprietors of Charles River BridgeRESPONDENT:Proprietors of Warren BridgeLOCATION: Massachusetts StatehouseDOCKET NO.:... Continued