Crenshaw v. United States explained

Litigants:Blake v. United States
Arguedate:January 6
Argueyear:1890
Decidedate:March 3
Decideyear:1890
Usvol:134
Uspage:99
Holding:Officers of the United States do not hold their office by contract and may be removed at anytime where authorized by law.
Majority:Lamar
Joinmajority:unanimous
Lawsapplied:U.S. Const. art. II, ยง 2, cl. 2

Crenshaw v. United States, 134 U.S. 99 (1890), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court concerning the removal power under the Appointments Clause.