Ex Parte Hennen, 38 U.S. 225 (1839), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court concerning the removal power under the Appointments Clause.
Ex parte Hennen | |
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Decided January 26, 1839 | |
Full case name | Ex parte Duncan N. Hennen |
Citations | 38 U.S. 225 (more) |
Holding | |
The power of removal is incidental to the power of appointment under the Appointments Clause. All officers of the United States may be removed at the will of the appointing authority unless otherwise provided by law. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinion | |
Majority | Thompson, joined by unanimous |
Laws applied | |
U.S. Const. art. II, § 2, cl. 2 |
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