Why was James Madison sued, resulting in Marbury v. Madison ?

William Marbury had been appointed a justice of the peace by the outgoing administration of President John Adams. When James Madison, serving as secretary of state under President Thomas Jefferson, refused to deliver Marbury’s commission, Marbury sued to force its delivery. Therefore, the correct answer is “He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.”

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