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Introduction The legal system is a fundamental aspect of any society, responsible for maintaining order and justice and protecting individual rights. Throughout history, many influential legal cases have shaped the legal system as we know it today. In this article, we will explore the most influential legal cases in history and their impact on the development of the legal system. Marbury v. Madison (1803) Marbury v. Madison is one of the most significant cases in American legal history. It established the principle of judicial review, which grants the Supreme Court the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. The case arose when William Marbury sued Secretary of State James Madison for failing to deliver his commission as a justice of the peace. In 1801, President John Adams appointed a number of justices of the peace and judges for the District of Columbia. Before he left office, Adams signed the commissions, and they were sealed by the Secretary of State, John Marshal...
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