In re Davis
Supreme Court of Kansas
Original proceedings in habeas corpus. At the last session of the Legislature, the following concurrent resolution was passed by both houses as senate concurrent resolution number 26 ; "Whereas, Certain charges of bribery and the use of improper influence having been made from time to time for the purpose of influencing the members of the House of Representatives and Senators, to vote for or against certain measures, bills and resolutions pending in the Legislature for…
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Original proceedings in habeas corpus. At the last session of the Legislature, the following concurrent resolution was passed by both houses as senate concurrent resolution number 26 ; "Whereas, Certain charges of bribery and the use of improper influence having been made from time to time for the purpose of influencing the members of the House of Representatives and Senators, to vote for or against certain measures, bills and resolutions pending in the Legislature for passage at the present session ; and “Whereas, Charges of this nature have been made by reputable citizens of the State of…
1Opinion of the CourtAllen, J.
l'mlttfetodVoTel.jmn-nmentof Legislature. Two principal questions are presented for determination. The first is, whether the committee appointed under Senate concurrent resolution No. 26 has authority to act after the adjournment of the Legislature ; the second is, whether it has power to imprison a witness for refusal to testify. The general rule undoubtedly is that the powers of committees of legislative bodies cease on the final adjournment of the body, unless express provision is made for their continuance ; but that the houses of the Legislature have power to confer authority on a…
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- Ex Parte McCarthyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1866
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