Benjamin Robbins Curtis
American lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Born
November 4th, 1809
216 years ago
Died
1874
151 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1851 to 1857. Delivered a dissenting opinion in the landmark case Dred Scott v. Sandford, arguing against the majority opinion that denied citizenship to African American slaves. Contributed significantly to legal interpretations of federal authority and civil rights during a contentious period in American history. Was also instrumental in the development of common law, particularly in the areas of contracts and equitable remedies.
Served as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Dissented in Dred Scott v. Sandford
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