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Who holds the record for the most cases presented to and won before the US Supreme Court?
Some of the records are suspect, but the five men believed to have argued the most cases before the US Supreme Court are:
Walter Jones (1776-1861)......................317 cases
Daniel Webster (1782-1852)...................185 cases
Lawrence Wallace (unknown)..................157 cases
John Williams Davis (1873-1955)............140 cases
Erwin Nathaniel Griswold (1904-1994).....111 (estimate)
I could find no record of wins and losses.
Walter Jones and Daniel Webster both lived in era when there were few lawyers capable of arguing before the Supreme Court, whether due to experience, knowledge, education, travel restrictions, or other issues.
Lawrence Wallace argued all 157 cases during his 35-year career as US Solicitor General.
John Williams Davis was US Solicitor General for 3 years, but argued most of his cases as a private attorney for large corporations.
Erwin Griswold was US Solicitor General for 6 years, from 1967-1973. During a Senate hearing in 1972, he estimated having argued approximately 100 cases, to-date, in his official capacity. Literature indicates he argued at least 11 more cases while in private practice. Griswold, who was Dean of Harvard University for many years, has been described as having argued more cases before the US Supreme Court than anyone else in the 20th century; however, none of the accounts state a specific number.
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How many men were on the supreme court after Ellsworth resigned and before marshal was confirmed?
the supreme court consisted of 6 men at the time
What is the highest court in the United states-?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
What is the highest court in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Which amendments we ignored?
The amendments are not ignored. They are used daily in court and cases that come before the Supreme Court.
Can a state court rule on a federal constitutional issue?
Any court, even a lower state or federal District Court, can find a federal law that is relevant to a case or controversy before that count unconstitutional, if the court has a rational basis for making such determination. These cases often end up being petitioned to the US Supreme Court for a definitive answer.
Why is the Supreme court called the 'Court of Record'?
The Supreme Court is called the 'Court of Record' because it keeps a complete and accurate record of all the cases and proceedings that come before it. This record is used for the purpose of review and to ensure that there is a clear and official record of all the actions taken by the court.
What was the supreme court record in segregation cases in the years before brown v board of education?
Before the segregation cases, the Supreme Court was not on the side of de-segregation. The standing doctrine was the doctrine of separate but equal.
How can the supreme court check the power of congres?
The Supreme Court can check the power of Congress by ruling legislation passed by Congress is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court can do this when they a presented with an opportunity to hear a case which disputes a law. The supreme court's decision is final because it is the highest court in America.
When can US supreme court decisions be modified?
When the issue is again brought before the Supreme Court.
Was Thomas Masterson a Supreme Court justice?
There has never been a US Supreme Court justice by that name.There is a record of a Judge Thomas Masterson whom President Lyndon Johnson nominated to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1967. He served on the Court until 1973, and died in 2000.There are also historical references to a Thomas Masterson who brought the case Masterson v. Masterson, (1888) before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; a case regarding the estate of a Thomas W. Masterson brought before the Texas Supreme Court (1897); and a case of Masterson v. Phinizy, (1876) appeal of a judgment for damages, brought before the Alabama Supreme Court.
Which part of the Supreme Court decision presented argument in favor of the courts ruling?
majority opinion. -apex
How can a Supreme Court decision be changed through the process of judicial review?
A Supreme Court decision can be changed through the process of judicial review by having a lower court challenge the decision and appeal it to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court can then review the case and potentially overturn its previous decision based on new arguments or evidence presented during the review process.
How can the Supreme Court overturn a decision?
The Supreme Court can overturn a decision by hearing an appeal of the case and ruling in favor of a different outcome. This can happen if the Court believes the lower court made a mistake in interpreting the law or if new evidence or legal arguments are presented.
Does US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer favor same-sex marriage?
Justice Breyer will be presented with the issue of same-sex marriage in 2013. Supreme Court justices do not discuss issues that may come before them. Also, it does not matter if he is in favor or not, he must interpret the law according to the Constitution.
What is the order of the supreme court directing a lower court to send the court the record of a certain case?
The "document" is a court order called a "writ of certiorari."
How many men were on the supreme court after Ellsworth resigned and before marshal was confirmed?
the supreme court consisted of 6 men at the time
How can a Supreme Court decision be reversed?
A Supreme Court decision can be reversed through a process called "overruling," where the Court issues a new decision that contradicts or overturns the previous decision. This can happen if the Court's composition changes, new legal arguments are presented, or societal values shift.
