Kenneth R. Talley, et al. v. Darren Horn, et al.
DueProcess JusticiabilityDoctri
Whether state law can usurp the United States Constitution in a case involving an indigent and illiterate citizen's legal representation
QUESTION PRESENTED The Delaware Supreme Court dismissed for a lack of jurisdiction, upholding the trial court’s decision. In the lower court, an elderly citizen was “made” to act as a lawyer in a two-day trial, where the indigent and illiterate citizen was legally and lawfully unable to act as a lawyer. The state supreme court’s decision is submitted for review. The question. presented: Does state law, Article V1, Section 14 of the Second Delaware Constitution adopted in 1792, with Article IV, Section 10 of the Delaware Constitution 1897 as amended, establishing the Court of Chancery, have the authority to usurp the United States Constitution for an indigent and illiterate citizen? li IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES oy