biography
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| (1769–1855)
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| Jurist, born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA. The nephew of John Adams and fellow student of John Quincy Adams, he served 54 years on the US Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, the last 50 years (1805–55) as its chief justice. He was also reporter to the US Supreme Court (1802–17), and his clear and accurate reports remain important for understanding many of Chief Justice John Marshall's important decisions. He published decisions of his own court (1801–41) in six volumes (1852–3). |
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