Question

In the case Marbury v. Madison, what was William Marbury’s appointment?

Answer 1

The case resulted from a petition to the Supreme Court by William Marbury, who had been appointed Justice of the Peace in the District of Columbia by President John Adams but whose commission was not subsequently delivered. Marbury petitioned the Supreme Court to force the new Secretary of State, James Madison, to deliver the

Answer 2

I think he was appointed as a federal judge.
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