GEYER'S v. Irwin

4 U.S. 107 (____)

4 Dall. 107

Geyer's Lessee

versus

Irwin.

Supreme Court of United States.

Ingersoll, for the plaintiff.

By the COURT:

A member of the general assembly is, undoubtedly, privileged from arrest, summons, citation, or other civil process, during his attendance on the public business confided to him. And, we think, that upon principle, his suits cannot be forced to a trial and decision, while the session of the legislature continues.

But every privileged person must, at a proper time, and in a proper manner, claim the benefit of his privilege. The judges are not bound, judicially, to…