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The theory of the Chief Justice that Section 13 of the old Judiciary Law was unconstitutional was absolutely new, and it was as daring as it was novel.
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Beveridge discusses the groundbreaking and bold nature of Chief Justice Marshall's interpretation of the Judiciary Law.
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Would they abandon their posts as judges, and the interests of millions committed to them, to serve the purposes of a single individual?
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When he promotes his own, he promotes that of the community.
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