
Justice Samuel Miller
Justice Samuel Miller was an influential 19th-century American jurist and Supreme Court justice from 1849 to 1850. Known for his intellectual rigor and integrity, he contributed to shaping American legal thought through his opinions and writings. Miller supported the idea that courts should interpret the Constitution based on its original meaning and was committed to justice and impartiality. Though his time on the Court was brief, his work emphasized the importance of careful legal analysis and adherence to constitutional principles, influencing American jurisprudence and the development of constitutional law.