Ex Parte Burford

7 U.S. 448 (____)

3 Cranch 448

EX PARTE BURFORD

Supreme Court of United States.

Hiort, for the petitioner

MARSHALL, Ch. J.

There is some obscurity in the act of congress, and some doubts were entertained by the court as to the construction of the constitution. The court, however, in favour of liberty, was willing to grant the habeas corpus. But the case of the United States v. Hamilton, 3 Dal. 17, is decisive. It was there determined that this court could grant a habeas corpus; therefore, let the writ issue, returnable immediately, together with a certiorari, as prayed.

Upon the return of the habeas…