State v. Kiernan

Citations

• 116 La. 741
• 41 So. 55

Syllabus

<p>1. Habeas Corpus—When Issues.</p> <p>The writ of habeas corpus issues in any case where the court may have appellate jurisdiction. Article 93 of the Constitution.</p> <p>[Ed. Note.—Eor cases in point, see vol. 25, Cent. Dig. Habeas Corpus, § 35.]</p> <p>2. Same—Jurisdiction.</p> <p>The court is without appellate jurisdiction. The application for habeas corpus is dismissed.</p> <p>[Ed. Note.—For cases in point, see vol. 25, Cent. Dig. Habeas Corpus, § 35.]</p> <p>Z. Criminal Law—Review.</p> <p>After sentence and final judgment, only issues of a grave character are subject to review, such as want of jurisdiction or similar allegations.</p> <p>4. Same — Certiorari — Prima Facie Showing.</p> <p>A prima facie showing should be made by annexing required papers showing by allegations and copies, or documents annexed, that the party applying is entitled to a hearing.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>