The Case of Dred Scott in the United States Supreme Court: The Full Opinions of Chief Justice Taney and Justice Curtis - Paperback

by Chief Justic Taney (Author), Justice Curtis (Author), United States (Author)

The Case of Dred Scott in the United States Supreme Court is a historical book that contains the full opinions of Chief Justice Taney and Justice Curtis on the famous Dred Scott case. The case, which took place in 1857, involved a slave named Dred Scott who sued for his freedom after his owner took him to live in a free state. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, where Chief Justice Taney delivered a controversial opinion that declared African Americans could not be citizens and had no right to sue in federal court. Justice Curtis, on the other hand, wrote a dissenting opinion that argued for Scott's right to freedom and citizenship. This book provides readers with a comprehensive look at the arguments made by both justices and the legal reasoning behind their opinions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, civil rights, and the evolution of the U.S. legal system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.