Ex parte Siebold, 100 U.S. 371 (1879), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court concerning the Appointments Clause.
Ex parte Siebold | |
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Decided October 1, 1879 | |
Full case name | Ex parte Siebold |
Citations | 100 U.S. 371 (more) |
Holding | |
So long as the vesting is consistent with the separation of powers, Congress has discretion to vest the appointment of an inferior officer in the President, a Department Head, or a Court of Law. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Bradley, joined by Waite, Swayne, Miller, Strong, Hunt, and Harlan |
Dissent | Field, joined by Clifford |
Laws applied | |
U.S. Const. art. II, § 2, cl. 2 |
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