Why was James Madison named in the suit brought by William Marbury?

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Madison, as Secretary of State, appointed Marbury as a federal judge without Madison's consent
Madison was the Secretary of State who refused to deliver the official papers confirming Marbury's appointment to a federal court posiiton.
Madison was the Vice President who refused to deliver the official papers confirming Marbury's appointment to a federal court posiiton.
Marbury accused Madison of becoming a federal judge over him.

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Madison was named in the suit brought by William Marbury because he was the Secretary of State who refused to deliver the official papers confirming Marbury's appointment to a federal court position.
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Madison was the Secretary of State who refused to deliver the official papers confirming Marbury's appointment to a federal court position.
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