Today in Supreme Court History: May 31, 1860

5/31/1860: Justice Peter Daniel's death.

Justice Peter Daniel

Comments

[Frank Drackman]

Seems like one of these guys dies every day, took over 2 years for the Senate to confirm his successor, I wonder how come, I mean why?

[Mr. Bumble]

Took two years to nominate a successor. One day to confirm.
Assume the war had something to do with the time lag.

[JoeFromtheBronx]

Justice Peter Daniel is largely forgotten. He often had strident, lawyerly opinions, including his concurrence in Dred Scott v. Sandford, which was strongly pro-slavery.

Daniel was a reflection of a strong state rights judge. He was a big supporter of Martin Van Buren. Buren's move toward free soil, however, was to him a personal betrayal.

His middle name was "Vivian."

[Shoota1488]

remind me again why we put up with these violent apes?

13%ers chimping out