Case Issue
Federal power to regulate interstate commerce.
Key Terms
Case Issue
Federal power to regulate interstate commerce.
Case Origin
Aaron Ogden was granted the right to operate his steamboat service without any competition. Thomas Gibbons ran a competing service and had a licens...
Case Ruling
In a unanimous decision, the Court ruled that where state and federal laws on interstate commerce conflict, federal laws are superior.
Related Flashcard Decks
Study Tips
- Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
- Review cards regularly to improve retention
- Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
- Share this deck with friends to study together
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Case Issue | Federal power to regulate interstate commerce. |
Case Origin | Aaron Ogden was granted the right to operate his steamboat service without any competition. Thomas Gibbons ran a competing service and had a license to sail under the federal Coasting License Act of 1793. Gibbons was sued by Ogden for violating the monopoly given to him. Gibbons appealed to the US Supreme Court when New York's state court found in Ogden's favor. |
Case Ruling | In a unanimous decision, the Court ruled that where state and federal laws on interstate commerce conflict, federal laws are superior. |