Marbury vs. Madison Case

Through this case, individual rights rose to the top. William Marbury sued James Madison, who was secretary at the time, as a way of forcing him into delivering his comission as a justice of the peace. According to The Madison Archives, Marbury also had the authority of declaring acts of the President as well as declare them unconstitutional. Because of his authority, the courts became the arbiter of the Constitution and the Supreme Court became the goverment's "right hand man", and has been that way ever since. However, from what I read, it seems clear to me that Marbury is using his power to get what his wants as a federalist.