Nabb v. Andreu

The writ of error in this case was allowed and taken from an order quashing a writ of habeas corpus and remanding petitioner, who is plaintiff in error here, to the custody of the chief of police of the City of St. Augus tine. The case was heard by the Circuit Judge upon petition, return of the officer thereto, and an agreed statement of facts.

By the statement of facts contained in the record it is admitted that if the alleged offense for which the petitioner was held had been committed within the original corporate limits of the city, petitioner’s detention was legal and that he should not…