Martin v. Hunter's Lessee (1816)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003175",
  "term": "Martin v. Hunter's Lessee (1816)",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established the Court's authority to review state court judgments involving federal law. The case arose after the Virginia Court of Appeals refused to comply with a Supreme Court mandate concerning a land dispute, challenging federal judicial power. Justice Joseph Story's opinion affirmed that the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends to state courts, solidifying the principle of a uniform interpretation of federal law across the nation under the Supremacy Clause.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/martin-v-hunter-s-lessee-1816/"
}