Marbury v. Madison
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Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States that established the principle of judicial review, meaning that American courts have the power to strik
President John Adams, who appointed Marbury just before his presidential term ended.
Thomas Jefferson, who succeeded Adams and believed Marbury's undelivered commission was void.
William Marbury, whose commission Madison refused to deliver.
James Madison, Jefferson's Secretary of State, who withheld Marbury's commission.