Justice John Marshall, (1755-1835) US Supreme Court Chief Justice Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Justice John Marshall Quote “[T]he framers of the constitution contemplated that instrument, as a rule for the government of courts, as well as of the legislature.”Justice John Marshall ~ Justice John Marshall (1755-1835) US Supreme Court Chief JusticeMarbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch.) 137, 179-80 (1803)Ratings and Comments Reply Vedapushpa, Bangalore 3/31/12 A much needed clarity stated - as we keep experiencing the untoward incidences of the legislature discounting the moral count for its 'political expediencies and the courts for their legalities Reply Mike, Norwalk 3/31/12 All of which at this time is being completely ignored. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Justice John Marshall quote is found in these categories: About Justice John Marshall Bio of Justice John Marshall Quotations by Justice John Marshall Books by/about Justice John Marshall Justice John Marshall videos Justice John Marshall on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Justice John Marshall