Hylton v. United States/Statement Cushing

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Hylton versus the United States
by Alexander J. Dallas

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3 U.S. (3 Dall.) 171 (1796)^[1], is the first time a question regarding the constitutionality of an act of Congress was questioned before the Supreme Court of the United States. The argument of John Wickham, counsel for the United States, in the trial court is entitled The Substance of an Argument in the Case of the Carriage Duties.

3 U.S. (3 Dallas) 171 (1796)

4700207Hylton versus the United States — SyllabusAlexander J. Dallas

Supreme Court of the United States

3 U.S. 171

Hylton v. United States

Argued: February 23, 1796 --- Decided: March 8, 1796

Cushing, Justice. As I have been prevented, by indisposition, from attending to the argument, it would be improper to give an opinion on the merits of the cause.

↑ 3 U.S. 171 (Full text of the decision at Findlaw.com)

[1] 3 U.S. 171 (Full text of the decision at Findlaw.com)

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