List of United States Supreme Court cases, volume 117

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This article covers the cases in volume 117 of United States Reports, decided by the Supreme Court in 1886.

Key facts about the Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. It was established by the Constitution and sits in Washington, D.C.
- The size of the Court is set by Congress. It has varied over time: originally six justices (one Chief Justice and five associate justices), and at times has been seven, nine, or ten, but has been nine for many years.

The Court and its job
- In 1789, the federal court system was created with three levels: District Courts (trial courts), Circuit Courts (a mix of trial and appeal), and the Supreme Court (primarily appellate).
- The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over federal district and circuit courts, and it has limited original jurisdiction in certain cases that can go directly to it.

How cases are cited
- The volumes of United States Reports use Bluebook citation style for case names, citations, and jurisdictions.

What you’ll find in volume 117
- A list of Supreme Court decisions from 1886. The volume compiles the Court’s rulings from that year.