Marshall Court | |
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February 4, 1801 – July 6, 1835 (34 years, 152 days) | |
Seat | Old Supreme Court Chamber Washington, D.C. |
No. of positions | 6 (1801-1807) 7 (1807-1835) |
Marshall Court decisions | |
The Marshall Court refers to the Supreme Court of the United States from 1801 to 1835, when John Marshall served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall served as Chief Justice until his death, at which point Roger Taney took office. The Marshall Court played a major role in increasing the power of the judicial branch, as well as the power of the national government.[1]