United States v. Klein
1872 United States Supreme Court case / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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United States v. Klein, 80 U.S. (13 Wall.) 128 (1871),[1] was a landmark United States Supreme Court case stemming from the American Civil War (1861–1865).
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Quick Facts United States v. Klein, Decided January 29, 1872 ...
United States v. Klein | |
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Decided January 29, 1872 | |
Full case name | United States v. Klein |
Citations | 80 U.S. 128 (more) |
Holding | |
The 1870 statute was unconstitutional and Congress had exceeded its power by invading the province of the judicial branch by prescribing the rule of decision in a particular cause. Independently, the statute was unconstitutional as an encroachment on the President's power to issue pardons. | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Chase, joined by Nelson, Clifford, Swayne, Davis, Field, Strong |
Dissent | Miller, joined by Bradley |
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