LAD #14-Dred Scott Decision

Elected to write the majority's opinion for the Scott vs. Sanford was Roger B. Taney. In his innaugural address, President Buchanan pitched in his support for the Court. In his decision, Taney decided that the black race did not have the right to sue, given that they were property and not citizens. Finally, Taney claimed that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional becuase it restricts Blacks from the rights of citizens. Therefore, the court did not make a ruling, and the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Sanford was upheld.