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This early famous case (name case), is considered to be a brilliant move by John Marshall, however it wasn't for these reasons (name as many as you can
What is
i. No jurisdiction, so should have be dismissed and not analyzed on the merits
ii. If conventional wisdom (above) is true → Marshal is guild of the worst judicial ethics violation
iii. Because of Marshall’s role in the case (Sec. of State under Adams) → he should have recused himself
1. Whole thing was his fault → he didn’t deliver the order
2. How can he be objective
iv. Appointment was valid under the constitution
v. Jefferson (Madison) shouldn’t be fighting
1. Jefferson could just fire him → Marbury is an executive branch employee
vi. Mandamus is not the right relief → in employment cases, the right damages is money damages
vii.Judiciary Act does not actually violate the constitution