Melville W. Fuller was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the eighth Chief Justice of the United States from 1888 to 1910. During his tenure, he oversaw several landmark decisions, including the
Plessy v. Ferguson
case which upheld racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine. Other synonyms for Melville W. Fuller would include legal scholar, jurist, and Supreme Court Justice. His legal legacy continued to influence the American legal system long after his death in 1910. Today, scholars and researchers still refer to his jurisprudence to understand the development and evolution of the US legal system.