Ex parte Nesson
South Dakota Supreme Court
Original application for a writ of habeas corpus by Grace Nesson against J. G. Miles, sheriff of Brookings county.
1Opinion of the CourtWhiting, P. J.
One Grace Nesson applied to this court for a writ of habeas corpus directing one J. G. Miles, as sheriff of Brookings county, to make his return to the court showing by what authority he held said Grace Nesson in custody. The writ issued, the said sheriff made his return thereto, and the said Grace Nesson answered such return.
The facts herein are undisputed. The father of the applicant was upon trial before the circuit court of Brookings county upon an information charging him with having committed' the crime of rape, committed upon the person of said applicant, a girl under the age of 18…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- State v. WestSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1888
3Cited by11 opinions
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