West v Barnes (1791) 2 U.S. (2Dall.) 401

Board 001 - West v Barnes

West v Barnes (1791) 2 U.S. (2Dall.) 401

This is the first case where the Supreme Court heard oral arguments.

All six of the Justices in 1791 heard oral argument.  Those hearing the arguments were:

• Chief Justice John Jay,

• Justice William Cushing

• Justice James Wilson

• Justice John Blair

• Justice John Rutledge

• Justice James Iredell.

Barnes was himself a judge and his court in Maine asked to be heard.  At hearing, the Supreme Court, decided they had no jurisdiction as the Writ of Error was improperly filed.  This board displays the autographs of Judge Barnes, one of the litigants and etchings of all 6 court members nominated by George Washington. Board size 24x36.

Offered for $1700 USD