United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp.
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| United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. | |
| Court | U.S. Supreme Court |
|---|---|
| Citation | 299 U.S. 304 (1936) |
| Date decided | December 21, 1936 |
| Case Opinions | |
| majority | written by George Sutherland |
| dissent | written by McReynolds |
Facts
President Roosevelt issued an order prohibiting munitions sales to the warring nations in the Chaco border dispute. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. was indicted for conspiring to sell fifteen machine guns to Bolivia, and then appealed the fact that the President issued this law-making authority, which should be reserved for Congress.
Issues
Whether the Joint Resolution is vulnerable to attack under the rule that forbids a delegation of the lawmaking power to the Executive Branch of government.
Holding
Judgment against Curtiss-Wright Export Corp.
Reasons
The President had the discretion to determine what impact a certain policy might have on foreign affairs and make decisions accordingly, even had Congress not authorized him.
