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The First Supreme Court As stipulated by the Judiciary Act of 1789, there was one Chief Justice, John Jay, and five Associate Justices: James Wilson, William Cushing, John Blair, John Rutledge and James Iredell. Only Jay, Wilson, Cushing, and Blair were present at the Court's first sitting.

A justice of the peace may issue warrants of search and arrest, conduct preliminary hearings, serve as ex officio notary public, perform marriages, and serve as coroner in counties where there is no provision for a medical examiner. The justice court also functions as a small claims court.

Justice of the Peace Courts hear both civil and criminal cases. The civil jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Courts shall not exceed the sum of $2,500 and the criminal jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Courts is limited to petty offenses and misdemeanors.

The First Supreme Court As stipulated by the Judiciary Act of 1789, there was one Chief Justice, John Jay, and five Associate Justices: James Wilson, William Cushing, John Blair, John Rutledge and James Iredell. Only Jay, Wilson, Cushing, and Blair were present at the Court's first sitting.

January 28, 1950: Supreme Court of India is officially inaugurated, starts functioning from the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament House. May 19, 1950: AK Gopalan v. State of Madras – One of the first instances in which the Court gets an opportunity to interpret Article 21.

The First Supreme Court As stipulated by the Judiciary Act of 1789, there was one Chief Justice, John Jay, and five Associate Justices: James Wilson, William Cushing, John Blair, John Rutledge and James Iredell. Only Jay, Wilson, Cushing, and Blair were present at the Court's first sitting.

A justice of the peace may issue warrants of search and arrest, conduct preliminary hearings, serve as ex officio notary public, perform marriages, and serve as coroner in counties where there is no provision for a medical examiner. The justice court also functions as a small claims court.

The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment. Has a Justice ever been impeached? The only Justice to be impeached was Associate Justice Samuel Chase in 1805.

A justice of the peace may issue warrants of search and arrest, conduct preliminary hearings, serve as ex officio notary public, perform marriages, and serve as coroner in counties where there is no provision for a medical examiner. The justice court also functions as a small claims court.

Since the formation of the Court in 1790, there have been only 17 Chief Justices* and 104 Associate Justices, with Justices serving for an average of 16 years.

Justice of the Peace Courts hear both civil and criminal cases. The civil jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Courts shall not exceed the sum of $2,500 and the criminal jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Courts is limited to petty offenses and misdemeanors.

Justice of the Peace Courts hear both civil and criminal cases. The civil jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Courts shall not exceed the sum of $2,500 and the criminal jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Courts is limited to petty offenses and misdemeanors.

Madison (1803) | PBS. The landmark 1803 case Marbury v. Madison marked the first time the Court asserted its role in reviewing federal legislation to determine its compatibility with the Constitution -- the function of judicial review. Above, a portrait of plaintiff William Marbury.

January 28, 1950: Supreme Court of India is officially inaugurated, starts functioning from the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament House. May 19, 1950: AK Gopalan v. State of Madras – One of the first instances in which the Court gets an opportunity to interpret Article 21.

January 28, 1950: Supreme Court of India is officially inaugurated, starts functioning from the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament House. May 19, 1950: AK Gopalan v. State of Madras – One of the first instances in which the Court gets an opportunity to interpret Article 21.

Supreme Court Background Congress first exercised this power in the Judiciary Act of 1789. This Act created a Supreme Court with six justices. It also established the lower federal court system.

The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment. Has a Justice ever been impeached? The only Justice to be impeached was Associate Justice Samuel Chase in 1805.

The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment. Has a Justice ever been impeached? The only Justice to be impeached was Associate Justice Samuel Chase in 1805.

January 28, 1950: Supreme Court of India is officially inaugurated, starts functioning from the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament House. May 19, 1950: AK Gopalan v. State of Madras – One of the first instances in which the Court gets an opportunity to interpret Article 21.

Since the formation of the Court in 1790, there have been only 17 Chief Justices* and 104 Associate Justices, with Justices serving for an average of 16 years.

A justice of the peace is a lay magistrate, appointed from within the local community and trained in criminal law and procedure.

Since the formation of the Court in 1790, there have been only 17 Chief Justices* and 104 Associate Justices, with Justices serving for an average of 16 years.

Madison (1803) | PBS. The landmark 1803 case Marbury v. Madison marked the first time the Court asserted its role in reviewing federal legislation to determine its compatibility with the Constitution -- the function of judicial review. Above, a portrait of plaintiff William Marbury.

John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New York, January 27, 1955. He married Jane Sullivan in 1996 and they have two children - Josephine and Jack. He received an A.B. from Harvard College in 1976 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979.

Supreme Court Background Congress first exercised this power in the Judiciary Act of 1789. This Act created a Supreme Court with six justices. It also established the lower federal court system.

The justice of the peace presides over the justice court in cases involving misdemeanors, small civil disputes, landlord/tenant disputes and more. They also conduct inquests and may perform marriage ceremonies.

Madison (1803) | PBS. The landmark 1803 case Marbury v. Madison marked the first time the Court asserted its role in reviewing federal legislation to determine its compatibility with the Constitution -- the function of judicial review. Above, a portrait of plaintiff William Marbury.

January 28, 1950: Supreme Court of India is officially inaugurated, starts functioning from the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament House. May 19, 1950: AK Gopalan v. State of Madras – One of the first instances in which the Court gets an opportunity to interpret Article 21.

A justice of the peace is a lay magistrate, appointed from within the local community and trained in criminal law and procedure.

John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New York, January 27, 1955. He married Jane Sullivan in 1996 and they have two children - Josephine and Jack. He received an A.B. from Harvard College in 1976 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979.

Supreme Court Background Congress first exercised this power in the Judiciary Act of 1789. This Act created a Supreme Court with six justices. It also established the lower federal court system.

The justice of the peace presides over the justice court in cases involving misdemeanors, small civil disputes, landlord/tenant disputes and more. They also conduct inquests and may perform marriage ceremonies.

January 28, 1950: Supreme Court of India is officially inaugurated, starts functioning from the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament House. May 19, 1950: AK Gopalan v. State of Madras – One of the first instances in which the Court gets an opportunity to interpret Article 21.

A justice of the peace is a lay magistrate, appointed from within the local community and trained in criminal law and procedure.

John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New York, January 27, 1955. He married Jane Sullivan in 1996 and they have two children - Josephine and Jack. He received an A.B. from Harvard College in 1976 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979.

The justice of the peace presides over the justice court in cases involving misdemeanors, small civil disputes, landlord/tenant disputes and more. They also conduct inquests and may perform marriage ceremonies.