People ex rel. Eskenazi v. Corcoran

This is a writ of habeas corpus, brought by relator to obtain the release of his brother, Jack Eskenazi, who is presently a patient at Central Islip State Hospital where he was committed on August 11, 1948, for treatment under a diagnosis of dementia praecox, paranoiac type. At the time of his commitment the examining psychiatrists were of the opinion that his illness made him likely to injure himself and others.

At the hearing on this writ the patient appeared to be normal, well oriented, frank in his answers and quiet and co-operative in demeanor. On behalf of the patient, the relator…