Samuel Chase
Samuel Chase was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1796 after a nomination from President George Washington. He served until his death on June 19, 1811. Prior to joining the court, Chase served as Chief Judge for the Maryland General Court.[1]
Chase was the only Supreme Court justice impeached by the United States House of Representatives. He was impeached for arbitrary and oppressive conduct of trials in 1804. Chase was acquitted by the United States Senate.[2]
Chase was one of ten justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Washington. He served during The Rutledge Court, The Ellsworth Court and The Marshall Court.[3]
Education
Chase received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1791-1796: Chief judge, Maryland General Court
- 1788-1796: Judge, Baltimore County
- 1785: Delegate, Continental Congress
- 1784: Delegate, Continental Congress
- 1774-1778: Delegate, Continental Congress
- 1777-1778: Member, Maryland House of Delegates
- 1764-1776: Member, Maryland Assembly[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Chase was nominated by President George Washington on January 26, 1796, to a seat vacated by Justice John Blair. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 27, 1796, and received commission the same day. Chase served until his death on June 19, 1811.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Gabriel Duvall.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: John Blair |
Supreme Court 1796–1811 Seat #5 |
Succeeded by: Gabriel Duvall
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| Washington |
Bedford • Blair • Brearley • Cushing • Duane • Hopkinson • Innes • Jay • Law • Lowell • Pendleton • Rutledge • Sewall • Sullivan • Wilson | ||
| 1790 |
Bee • Drayton • Griffin • Iredell • Marchant • Morris • Paca • Sitgreaves • Stokes | ||
| 1791 - 92 | Chipman • Johnson • Lewis • Peters | ||
| 1793 - 95 | |||
| 1796 | |||
| 1797 | |||
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Maryland • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maryland
State courts:
Maryland Supreme Court • Appellate Court of Maryland • Maryland District Courts • Maryland Circuit Courts • Maryland Orphans' Court
State resources:
Courts in Maryland • Maryland judicial elections • Judicial selection in Maryland
