Chief Justice Marshall dies in 1836, and Andrew Jackson appointed Roger B Taney as his successor.
Suppose Marshall lives another year, and it is Van Buren who appoints the new CJ. Would it still be Taney, or if not who? And would it make much difference?
Suppose Marshall lives another year, and it is Van Buren who appoints the new CJ. Would it still be Taney, or if not who? And would it make much difference?