Gibbons v. Ogden · ¶63

This opinion has been frequently expressed in this Court, and is founded, as well on the nature of the government as on the words of the constitution. In argument, however, it has been icon-tended, that if a law passed by a. State, in the exercise of its acknowledged sovereignty, comes into conflict with a law parsed by. Congress in pursuance of the. constitution, they affect the subject, and each other, like equal Opposing powers.

U. S. Reports, bound volume
U. S. Reports, volume 22, at 1 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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