John Marshall was born on September 24, 1755, in Prince William County, now known as Virginia. When John was about ten years old, his family moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains, which was about thirty miles away. Both of John's parents were not officially educated. John learned to read and write mainly on his own. Books were too expensive for him to obtain, therefore he mainly read the bible. John Marshall and George Washington were close friends. …showed first 75 words of 616 total…

…showed last 75 words of 616 total…trial should be within the influence of the Supreme Court. Marshall found out that the Supreme Court was the appropiate influence and the trial was held. His opinion ruined the law of "constructive treason". Constructive treason was the only crime distinctively identified in the constitution, leaving the essential of all other to the Congress. The trial of Marshall's opinion is still not complete to this day, but is still as intriguing and captivating as ever.