In re Harney
Michigan Supreme Court
Habeas corpus proceedings by John Harney to procure his discharge from the State prison at Jackson.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
Petitioner is an inmate of the State prison at Jackson. He was sent to that institution December 14, 1894, for a term of 10 years. He admits that prior to this time he had served a term of imprisonment in that institution of 1 year. If petitioner is now serving his second term in said prison, his allowance of time for good *528conduct, under section 2112, 1 Comp. Laws, entitles him to his freedom. It is claimed, however, that petitioner had served his second term before his present term of imprisonment commenced. If this is true, his detention is legal, for section 2112, 1 Comp. Laws, provides:
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2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re SilverthornMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Brown v. PeopleMichigan Supreme Court · 1878