IN RE CHAPMAN, PETITIONER

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156 U.S. 211 (1895)

In re CHAPMAN, Petitioner.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 4, 1895.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Samuel Shellabarger, Mr. Jeremiah M. Wilson and Mr. George F. Edmunds for the petitioner.

Mr. Solicitor General opposing.


MR. CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.

The general rule is that the writ of habeas corpus will not issue unless the court, under whose warrant the petitioner is held, is without jurisdiction; and that it cannot be used to correct errors. Ex parte Watkins, 3 Pet. 197; Ex parte Parks, 93 U.S. 18; Ex parte Yarbrough, 110 U.S. 651...

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