Case Briefs – 1850-1900

Facts of the Case Petitioner prisoner was arrested and confined in a military prison. At trial, the prisoner objected to the… Continued

Facts of the Case Defendant was held in military custody for trial before a military commission. A statute was in force that… Continued

Facts of the Case An inmate, an American Indian, was tried and convicted for the murder of another Indian that occurred on… Continued

Why is the case important? A West Virginia statute limited jury service to white men. Strauder, a black man, was convicted of… Continued

Why is the case important? An insurance company contracted to insure property within the Plaintiff state, Louisiana (Plaintiff)… Continued

PETITIONER:Yick WoRESPONDENT:Hopkins, SheriffLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Waite Court (1882-1887)LOWER COURT:DECIDED: May… Continued

PETITIONER:Wong Wing RESPONDENT:United StatesLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: 204DECIDED BY: Fuller Court (1896-1897)LOWER COURT:ARGUED: Apr… Continued

PETITIONER:United StatesRESPONDENT:Wong Kim ArkLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: 132DECIDED BY: Fuller Court (1898-1902)LOWER COURT:ARGUED: Mar… Continued

PETITIONER:United StatesRESPONDENT:Hiram Reese and Matthew FousheeLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Waite Court… Continued

PETITIONER:United StatesRESPONDENT:KagamaLOCATION:DOCKET NO.: NoneDECIDED BY: Waite Court (1882-1887)LOWER COURT:ARGUED: Mar 02,… Continued