Legal Opinion

Fong v. Sternes

California Supreme Court

Decided April 23, 1889No. 12740PublishedCited by 57 opinions

Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of Nevada County refusing to change the place of trial. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the Court

Hayne, C.

Appeal from an order refusing a change of venue. The complaint avers in substance that the plaintiff was unlawfully confined and restrained of his liberty by the defendant at Nevada township, Nevada County, California; that a writ of habeas corpus was duly issued to the defendant by the superior court of Nevada County, commanding him to produce the body of the plaintiff at a specified time and place; that said writ was served upon the defendant while he had the plaintiff in his custody and under his control, but that defendant refused and still refuses to obey the said writ; and that…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Colter v. LowerIndiana Supreme Court · 1871
  2. Heald v. HendyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1884
  3. Buell v. DodgeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1881
  4. People v. McGrewCalifornia Supreme Court · 1888
  5. Carey v. SheetsIndiana Supreme Court · 1877

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3Cited by57 opinions

  1. Brown v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1984
  2. Brady v. Times-Mirror Co.California Supreme Court · 1895
  3. Neet v. HolmesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1942
  4. Goossen v. CliftonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1946
  5. Warner v. WarnerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893

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