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Perry v. State

Citations

  • 41 Tex. 488

Syllabus

<p>1. Habeas corpus not an appeal.—The writ of habeas corpus is not designed to operate as a writ of error or certiorari, and does not have their effect; it however deals with irregularities which render proceedings void.</p> <p>2. Habeas corpus—Former conviction.—The court on habeas corpus will not, for the purpose of discharging the applicant, consider the sufficiency of facts relied on as evidencing a former conviction for the same offense for which he is in custody.</p>

Judges: Moore

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