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Since the Judiciary Act of 1789 violated the Constitution, Marbury could not request the Supreme Court to issue a writ of mandamus, even if he was indeed entitled to receive his commission. Marshall ordered the Judiciary Act of 1789 be rewritten in order to comply with the Constitution.

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