The outcome of the United States v. Nixon Supreme Court case in 1974 was a significant judicial ruling that upheld the principle that no one, not even the president, is above the law. The case arose from the Watergate scandal, where President Nixon was accused of obstructing justice by refusing to release taped conversations related to the scandal. The Supreme Court's unanimous decision required Nixon to comply with a subpoena for the tapes, leading to their eventual release. This ruling was pivotal in reinforcing checks and balances within the government, ultimately leading to Nixon's resignation and reshaping the relationship between the presidency and judicial accountability.