The Resolution

Before he did anything he answered three questions. First, did Marbury have a right to the writ for which he petitioned? Second, did the laws of the United States allow the courts to grant Marbury such a writ? Third, if they did, could the Supreme Court issue such a writ? With some sights of the first question, Marshall ruled that Marbury had been properly appointed in with procedures established by law, and that he finally had a right to the writ. Secondly, because Marbury had a leg for another leg.