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· 1/28/1960

United States v. Morton Brilliant

Citations

  • 274 F.2d 618
  • 5 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 736
  • 1960 U.S. App. LEXIS 5492

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  • “A district court is without jurisdiction to entertain a writ of habeas corpus or a § 2255 motion if the relator or movant is not in custody.”

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Judges: Lumbard, Swan, Friendly

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