The Great Yazoo Lands Sale: The Case of Fletcher v. Peck (Landmark Law Cases and American Society)

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Book Synopsis: In 1795, the Georgia legislature sold the state’s western lands (present-day Alabama and Mississippi) to four private land companies. A year later, amid revelations of bribery, a newly elected legislature revoked the sale. This book tells the story of how the great Yazoo lands sale gave rise to the 1810 case in which the Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Marshall, for the first time ruled the action of a state to be in violation of the Constitution, specifically the contract clause.

Truly a landmark case, Fletcher v. Peck established judicial review of state legislative proceedings, provided a gloss on the contract clause, and established the preeminent role of the Supreme Court in private law matters. Beneath the case’s dry legal proceedings lay a tangle of speculating mania, corruption, and political rivalry, which Charles Hobson unravels with narrative aplomb. As the scene shifts from the frontier to the courtroom, and from Georgia to New England, the cast of characters includes sharp dealers like Robert Morris, hot-headed politicians like James Jackson, and able counsel like John Quincy Adams, along with, of course, John Marshall himself. The improbably dramatic tale opens a window on land transactions, Indian relations, and the politics of the early nation, thereby revealing how the controversy over the Yazoo lands sale reflected a deeper crisis over the meaning of republicanism. Hobson, a leading scholar of the Marshall Court, lays out the details of the litigation with great clarity even as he presents a longer view of the implications and consequences of Fletcher v. Peck.

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Experience the gripping tale of corruption, political rivalry, and a landmark court case that shaped American society. Introducing "The Great Yazoo Lands Sale: The Case of Fletcher v. Peck". This meticulously researched book takes you back to 1795 when Georgia's legislature sold its western lands, only to be revoked a year later due to bribery allegations. As you delve into the pages, you'll witness the rise of Chief Justice John Marshall and the Supreme Court's first-ever ruling on a state's violation of the Constitution.

Unearth the fascinating layers beneath the dry legal proceedings as author Charles Hobson skillfully unravels the speculating mania and tangle of corruption that surrounded the Yazoo lands sale. With narrative aplomb, Hobson introduces you to intriguing characters such as sharp dealers, hot-headed politicians, and capable legal counsel, all playing their part in this improbable yet gripping drama.

But this book is not just about court battles. It's a portal to a significant era in American history. Through the lens of land transactions, Indian relations, and the politics of the early nation, you'll gain invaluable insights into the deeper crisis over the meaning of republicanism. Hobson's expertise as a leading scholar of the Marshall Court ensures the details of the litigation are presented with remarkable clarity, while offering a broader perspective on the implications and consequences of Fletcher v. Peck.

Dive into "The Great Yazoo Lands Sale" to immerse yourself in a riveting tale that will leave you enlightened and intellectually stimulated. Unlock the secrets of this pivotal court case, relive the excitement, and explore its lasting impact on the American legal system.

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