Proposed amendment to the United States Constitution
Rhode Island Amendment 5 (1790) — limiting federal judicial power to causes arising after ratification
By Daniel OwenSupportsThe publisher has indicated that they support ratification of this proposal.May 29, 1790May 29, 1790 at 12:00 PM
5th. That the judicial powers of the United States shall extend to no possible case, where the cause of action shall have originated before the ratification of this constitution, except in disputes between states about their territory, disputes between persons claiming lands under grants of different states, and debts due to the United States.