Ex Parte McDonough
California Supreme Court
APPLICATION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.-
1Dissent
LAWLOR J., dissenting. dissent.
I In my opinion the judgment of contempt should be upheld.
There is in the commitment, and made a part thereof, a full record of the proceedings before the grand jury and the superior court, which includes the two affidavits each of A. K. P. Harmon, foreman of the grand jury, and the petitioner. This record merits a critical examination. I will consider the questions relating to employment and bail separately.
On the question of employment I will examine first whether the superior court found that before petitioner was employed to represent Higgins, Gale, and…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Sharon v. Sharon, 11991 (Cal. 7-17-1889)California Supreme Court · 1889
- Ex parte SpencerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1890
- Ex parte Ah MenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1888
- Satterlee v. BlissCalifornia Supreme Court · 1869
- In re GannonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1886
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