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What was the main issue in Caperton v. Massey Coal Co.?
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gregory Wersal in Minnesota v. White.
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What key principle is established in Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial Review
What did the Supreme Court hold in D.C. v. Heller regarding the Second Amendment?
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The Supreme Court of Missouri upheld the statute regarding possession of firearms while intoxicated in State of MO v. Richard.
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What was challenged in McDonald v. Chicago?
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Study Notes
Caperton v. Massey Coal Co.
- Caperton sued Massey for tortious interference, fraudulent misrepresentation, and concealment.
- The court awarded Caperton $50,000 in damages.
- Case appealed to the Supreme Court of West Virginia, where Justice Benjamin received a $3 million campaign donation from Massey.
- Caperton's request for Justice Benjamin to recuse himself was denied; the case was repeatedly overturned in a 3-2 decision.
- Supreme Court ruled that Justice Benjamin's refusal to recuse violated the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment, due to potential bias.
Minnesota v. White
- Minnesota judges are elected; the state constitution includes an Announcement Clause.
- The clause prohibits candidates from expressing political beliefs.
- Candidate Gregory Wersal sued, claiming a violation of his First Amendment rights.
- District and appellate courts ruled against Wersal.
- The Supreme Court ruled in Wersal's favor, stating that the clause hindered public knowledge and debate of candidates' qualifications.
Marbury v. Madison
- Landmark case establishing the principle of Judicial Review.
D.C. v. Heller
- Washington D.C. enacted laws for handgun registration, requiring licenses and mandating firearms to be unloaded or trigger-locked.
- Question arose whether this violated the Second Amendment.
- Initial ruling favored D.C., claiming the Second Amendment only applied to militia.
- Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Heller, affirming the Second Amendment applies to private gun ownership.
- SCOTUS determined the Second Amendment protects individual firearm possession for lawful purposes, like self-defense in one's home.
State of Missouri v. Richard
- John L. Richard was charged with firearm possession while intoxicated, threatening self-harm.
- Richard claimed the statute effectively banned firearm possession at home for intoxicated individuals, arguing its unconstitutionality.
- Circuit Court agreed with Richard's dismissal motion.
- The Supreme Court of Missouri reversed this decision, asserting the statute was a reasonable public safety measure.
McDonald v. Chicago
- A challenge arose against Chicago's ban on firearms following D.C. v. Heller.
- Argument made that Second Amendment rights should extend to states.
- District court dismissed the case; Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal.
- SCOTUS reversed the Seventh Circuit ruling, holding that the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause makes Second Amendment rights applicable to the states for self-defense.
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Dive into the key details of the Caperton V. Massey Coal Co. case. Explore the implications of tortious interference and fraudulent misrepresentation in this landmark ruling. Test your knowledge and understanding of this significant legal battle.
