habeas corpus acts

habeas corpus acts
The English statute of 31 Car. II, c. 2, is the original and prominent habeas corpus act. It was amended and supplemented by St. 56 Geo. Ill, c. 100. Similar statutes have been enacted in all the United States. This act is regarded as the great constitutional guaranty of personal liberty.
See Art. I, No. 9, U.S.Const.; 28 U.S.C.A. No. 2241 et seq

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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