United States ex rel. Palermo v. Tod

(after stating the facts as above). [1] We, of course, do not review the weight of evidence, nor do we balance or resolve conflicting testimony on appeals from orders sustaining or dismissing writs of habeas corpus in immigration cases.

The relator was excluded on the ground (1) that he had not shown that he was native-born, and thus was barred by the then filled quota; and (2) on the ground that he had committed perjury.

1. In actions or suits, it is fundamental that one may testify to the date and place of birth even though that is hearsay. Registers and certificates, kept or issued by a…