habeas corpus proceedings
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From 394 U.S. 286 - Harris v. Nelson · 1969Most cited · 1,458 citing opinions
It is, of course, true that habeas corpus proceedings are characterized as 'civil.' But the label is gross and inexact. Essentially, the proceeding is unique. Habeas corpus practice in the federal courts has conformed with civil practice only in a general sense.