Marshall Court

Supreme Court of the United States
Marshall Court
Ellsworth Court ← → Taney Court
	Chief Justice John Marshall
	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.

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