Justice Black's opinion was remarkable for citing only one [[precedent]], establishing a modern record for lack of judicial authority. His sole citation of precedent was to an opinion he himself had written, ''[[Everson v. Board of Education]]'', and it was for the purpose of referencing some historical material included in that decision rather than for its holding. | Justice Black's opinion was remarkable for citing only one [[precedent]], establishing a modern record for lack of judicial authority. His sole citation of precedent was to an opinion he himself had written, ''[[Everson v. Board of Education]]'', and it was for the purpose of referencing some historical material included in that decision rather than for its holding. |