Decision Of Chief Justice Taney In The Merryman Case Upon The Writ Of Habeas Corpus, And Habeas Corpus And Martial Law (1862)

By Roger Brooke Taney

Book Overview

The book ""Decision Of Chief Justice Taney In The Merryman Case Upon The Writ Of Habeas Corpus, And Habeas Corpus And Martial Law"" is a legal document written by Roger Brooke Taney in 1862. It contains the decision made by Chief Justice Taney in the case of John Merryman, a Maryland citizen who was arrested by the Union Army during the American Civil War. Merryman was accused of being involved in a plot to obstruct Union troop movements and was held without trial or access to legal counsel.Chief Justice Taney ruled that the military had no authority to arrest and detain a civilian without due process of law, and that the writ of habeas corpus could not be suspended by the President or Congress during a time of war. He argued that the Constitution protected the rights of citizens, even during times of conflict, and that the military could not act as a substitute for the civilian justice system.The book also includes a discussion of the history and principles of habeas corpus and martial law, and their application in times of war. It is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the Civil War, and the balance between individual rights and national security.Also Contains The Privilege Of The Writ Of Habeas Corpus Under The Constitution; Habeas Corpus, The Law Of War And Confiscation; And More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167011988
• ISBN13: 9781167011986
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"