Quote by: Benjamin N. Cardozo

The Constitution overrides a statute, but a statute, if consistent with the Constitution, overrides the law of judges. In this sense, judge-made law is secondary and subordinate to the law that is made by legislators.


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Author Bio


  • NameBenjamin N. Cardozo
  • DescriptionUnited States federal judge
  • BornMay 24, 1870
  • DiedJuly 9, 1938
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLawyer; Judge; Author