Ex Parte Meyer
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
From Bexar County. Original habeas corpus proceeding, asking release from arrest under a warrant for a violation of selling intoxicating liquors, under section 2, ' Act of the Thirty-fifth Legislature, known as the State-wide prohibition law. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the Court
Relator is under arrest charged with the sale of intoxicating liquors in violation of section 2 of the Act of the Thirty-fifth Legislature, which reads as follows:
"The sale, barter, or exchange of spirituous, vinous or malt liquors, or medicated bitters capable of producing intoxication, except for medicinal, scientific, mechanical and sacramental purposes, are hereby prohibited within this State." (Acts 35th Leg., 4th Called Session, chap. 24, p. 37.)
He seeks release on writ of habeas corpus, insisting that this section of the Act of the Legislature is inoperative because in conflict with…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Parks v. WestTexas Supreme Court · 1908
- Commissioners Court v. BeallTexas Supreme Court · 1904
- Ex Parte PollardCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1907
- Nevell v. TerrellTexas Supreme Court · 1905
- Ex Parte BrownCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1897
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3Cited by21 opinions
- In Re ThomaTexas Supreme Court · 1994
- Ex Parte HaywardCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1986
- Ex Parte FurtonCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1919
- Amaya v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1920
- Ex Parte DavisCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1919
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