Sevinskey v. Wagus
Court of Appeals of Maryland
The case is stated in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the CourtAlvey, C. J.
This is an application to this Court for the exercise of •original jurisdiction in matter of habeas corpus. The petition is filed by a party, claiming to be the father, to get possession and control of two infant children, now in the custody and control of their grandparents. The application is made under the apparent authority conferred upon this Court by section 1 of Art. 42 of the Code, codified from the Act of 1880, ch. 6, which pro*336vides that “The Court of Appeals, and the Chief Judge thereof, shall have the power to grant the writ of habeas corpus, and to exercise jurisdiction in all…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re StateCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1880
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- Ex parte O'NeillCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1855
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