People ex rel. Siegal v. Dros

Relator has sued out a writ of habeas corpus. On the argument, with the consent of the People, the relator was released on his own recognizance pending the deter- • ruination of his application. He was directed to return to court on the date the court would render its decision. Relator returned to court to deliver himself into custody on that date.

He was released on his own recognizance for two reasons: (1) to allow the court time to consider and determine this application unhurriedly, and (2) to reduce any claim for damages that the relator might later assert against the City of New York in…