List of United States Supreme Court cases, volume 79
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This is a list of cases reported in volume 79 (12 Wall.) of United States Reports, decided by the Supreme Court of the United States in 1871 and 1872, and one case from 1870.[1]
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Supreme Court of the United States | |
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38°53′26″N 77°00′16″W | |
Established | March 4, 1789; 235 years ago (1789-03-04) |
Location | Washington, D.C. |
Coordinates | 38°53′26″N 77°00′16″W |
Composition method | Presidential nomination with Senate confirmation |
Authorized by | Constitution of the United States, Art. III, § 1 |
Judge term length | life tenure, subject to impeachment and removal |
Number of positions | 9 (by statute) |
Website | supremecourt |
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