Legal Opinion

In re Crosher

New York Supreme Court

Decided June 2, 1890PublishedCited by 1 opinion

James Crosher was committed for contempt in supplementary proceedings, and now applies for a writ.of habeas corpus to be discharged from custody.

1Opinion of the CourtLawrence, J.

It appears from the returns made by the sheriff, that the petitioner was committed to his custody by virtue of a.warrant attachment issued out of the city court, directed to the sheriff. It is also stated in the return that a copy of said warrant is transmitted to the court. From the writ of attachment, it appears that the sheriff is directed on May 21, 1890, to produce the body of the defendant before the said court, there to answer, as well touching the contempt which it is alleged he has committed as to all other matters as may be laid to his charge. It appears from the certificate of the…

2Cited by1 opinion

  1. Greite v. HendricksNew York Supreme Court · 1893

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