Lewis v. Elmendorf
New York Supreme Court
Tan Techten, in behalf of the defendant, moved for his discharge from the arrest in this cause. The defendant is a member of congress, and was arrested, while travelling, about ten days after he had left home.
1Per curiam
The privilege claimed by the defendant, is founded on the constitution of the United States. There is no statute on the subject. The act of congress, granting a compensation to members during their going or returning, allowing twenty miles travel to a day, does not apply to the question of privilege. This privilege is to be taken strictly, and is to be allowed only while the party is attending congress, or is actually on his journey, going or returning from the seat of government. The case of Colvin v. Morgan, (1 Johns. Gas. 415, and notes,) is in point. The motion is denied.
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2Cases cited6 opinions
- Coffin v. CoffinMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1808
- Hurst's CaseSupreme Court of the United States · 1804
- United States v. CooperSupreme Court of the United States · 1800
- Ex parte M'NeilMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1810
- King v. CoitSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1810
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