Burnap v. United States, 252 U.S. 512 (1920), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court concerning the Appointments Clause.
| Burnap v. United States | |
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| Argued March 12, 1920 Decided April 19, 1920 | |
| Full case name | Burnap v. United States |
| Citations | 252 U.S. 512 (more) |
| Holding | |
| Whether a person is an officer of the United States or a mere employee is determined by the manner in which Congress has provided by law for the creation of the position, its duties, and the method of appointment. | |
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| Case opinion | |
| Majority | Brandeis, joined by unanimous |
| Laws applied | |
| U.S. Const. art. II, § 2, cl. 2 | |
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