Martin v. Hunter's Lessee

Martin v. Hunter's Lessee (1816) was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of federal supremacy over state courts. The case involved a dispute over land ownership, with Martin claiming the land was given to him by a British loyalist. The Virginia state court ruled against him, but the Supreme Court held that federal law, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, must prevail. This decision confirmed the authority of the Supreme Court to review state court decisions, reinforcing the federal judiciary's role in ensuring uniform interpretation of federal laws across states.