People ex rel. Burroughs v. Willett
New York Supreme Court
Habeas Corpus, directed to the sheriff, to bring before the judge the body of the relator, who was held in custody upon an execution against the person. The facts appear sufficiently in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtPeabody, J.
This is a motion for discharge of the relator on habeas corpus.
*38He is detained by virtue of an execution against his body, issued on a final judgment against him. The judgment was recovered for the value of a leather travelling-bag and contents, deposited writh him for safe keeping, as innkeeper of the Irving House, the plaintiff in the action being a guest at said house. The action was brought upon the custom of this State, which is alleged to be, that innkeepers are bound to keep safely such property for their guests. The breach alleged, for which the judgment is recovered, is, that “…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Bank of the United States v. JenkinsNew York Supreme Court · 1820
- Hallenbake v. FishNew York Supreme Court · 1832
- Tracy v. LelandThe Superior Court of New York City · 1850
3Cited by5 opinions
- People ex rel. Caldwell v. KellyNew York Supreme Court · 1862
- In re LagraveNew York Supreme Court · 1873
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- Baker v. WalesThe Superior Court of New York City · 1873
- Levy v. ApplebyNew York Marine Court · 1880