Byrnes v. Richardson

The jurisdiction of this court over the matter at issue in this case was passed upon by the Supreme Court when that question was certified to it under Article VII, Section 25, of the Constitution. In answer to our inquiry, the Supreme Court says that property or money actually held as evidence in a criminal court, cannot be taken from the custody of said court without its consent, and as long as said morCey or property is needed as evidence in said criminal proceeding. But when said proceedings have terminated and a controversy arises over the right to such property or money,' then “civil”…