¶1This appeal is from an order of the Supreme Court, Chemung County, dated July 14, 1964, denying an application for the return of personal property, entitled “Writ of Habeas Corpus”. The sole purpose of the writ of habeas corpus is to inquire into the validity of petitioner’s detention, and it is not available to secure the return of property (CPLR 7002, subd. [a]; People ex rel. Tatra v. McNeill, 19 A D 2d 845). Order affirmed, without costs.
25 A.D.2d 693
Graham v. State
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided March 28, 1966
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · decided 1966-03-28
Cited by 1 later decisions — most recently January 1994
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Decided 1966-03-28
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