Gibbons

Gibbons v. Ogden - 1824

Background: A New York law granted the rights to operate steamboats within state waters. This created an issue when they charged foreign (out-of-state) boats to pay a large fee to cross over into New York state waters.

Question: Did the state of New York overstep their state rights and cross into Congressional power when attempting to regulate interstate commerce?

Conclusion: Yes. The Supreme Court ruled that only the state has the power to regulate interstate trade. The outcome was a unanimous decision of 6 in favor of Gibbons and 0 in favor of Ogden.