Habeas Corpus
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
remedies. A writ of habeas corpus is an order in writing, signed by the judge who grants the same, and sealed with the seal of a court of which he is a judge, issued in the name of the sovereignty where it is granted, by such a court or a judge thereof, having lawful 417; 1 Bell’s Com. 469; Dane’s Ab. Index, h. t.; Yelv. 67, a; Smith’s Leading Cases, 47; 8 Co. 32.