In re Kerrigan
Supreme Court of New Jersey
The writ of habeas corpus in this case, having been made returnable before Mr. Justice Bedle, and the case having been by him referred to this court, it was heard at this term, in banc, before Beasley, C. J., and Justices Bedle, Dalrimple and Depue. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBedle, J.
Peter Kerrigan was held by the jailor of
Hudson county under a commitment signed by James Pope, as recorder of the city of Hoboken, for an alleged contempt in using insulting language to him while sitting in the trial of certain persons for violating a city ordinance, in not cleaning sidewalks and gutters. For this offence he summoned him to appear and answer, tried and found him guilty of contempt of court, and ordered him imprisoned in the county jail for fifteen days. The writ of habeas corpus was issued and made returnable at chambers, and referred to this court for determination. The…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Hurley v. Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis RailroadIndiana Superior Court · 1873
3Cited by6 opinions
- Zimmerman v. ZimmermanNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1950
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- Wright v. Plaza FordNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1978
- State v. IllarioNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1950
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