Quackenbush v. United States
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Ryder v. United States | |
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Argued February 1, 1900 Decided March 19, 1900 | |
Full case name | Quackenbush v. United States |
Citations | 177 U.S. 20 (more) |
Holding | |
The appointment of an officer of the United States and the issuance of his commission are distinct acts. Appointments must be made as required by law and the commission cannot alter these requirements. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinion | |
Majority | Fuller, joined by unanimous |
Laws applied | |
U.S. Const. art. II, § 2, cl. 2 |
Quackenbush v. United States, 177 U.S. 20 (1900), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court concerning the Appointments Clause.
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