Samuel Chase

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Samuel Chase was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1796 after a nomination from President George Washington. He served until his death on June 19, 1811. Prior to joining the court, Chase served as Chief Judge for the Maryland General Court.^[1]

Chase was the only Supreme Court justice impeached by the United States House of Representatives. He was impeached for arbitrary and oppressive conduct of trials in 1804. Chase was acquitted by the United States Senate.^[2]

Chase was one of ten justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Washington. He served during The Rutledge Court, The Ellsworth Court and The Marshall Court.^[3]

Education

Chase received his legal education by reading law.^[1]

Professional career

1791-1796: Chief judge, Maryland General Court
1788-1796: Judge, Baltimore County
1785: Delegate, Continental Congress
1784: Delegate, Continental Congress
1774-1778: Delegate, Continental Congress
1777-1778: Member, Maryland House of Delegates
1764-1776: Member, Maryland Assembly^[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Chase was nominated by President George Washington on January 26, 1796, to a seat vacated by Justice John Blair. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 27, 1796, and received commission the same day. Chase served until his death on June 19, 1811.^[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Gabriel Duvall.