"With the Constitutional Convention in 1787, America was set to develop a unique system of law. This new system called for a national judiciary headed by a supreme court. This book serves as a history of America's national law with a look at those who set in motion the new Supreme Court and the new federal judiciary"-- Provided by publisher.

Colonial America law -- The Constitutional convention and the federalist papers -- The judiciary act of 1789 -- Important individuals 1789-1800 -- The John Jay Court : September 26, 1789 -- June 29, 1795 -- The John Rutledge Court : June 30, 1795 -- December 28, 1795 -- The Oliver Ellsworth Court : March 8, 1796 -- September 30, 1800 -- The supreme court and the alien and sedition acts cases -- Presidents Washington and Adams and the law.