In the Matter of Durant (No. 19, Sept. 6, 1946)
Scope and Contents
This series contains copies of judicial opinions written by Burton, including several drafts with edits to language and content. Some are fragments. Also included is a conference list from 1945.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1957, n.d.
Access Restrictions:
No restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Series: 0.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Burton, J., declines to issue a writ of habeas corpus sought by an Army officer charged with larceny of several million dollars worth of jewelry and other articles while officer was on dugy in Germany. Articles allegedly removed were taken from Kronberg Castle at a time when castle was in possession of U.S. Army and while articles were in custody of the officer.
Burton, J., concludes that he had no jurisdiction to entertain the petition, either as Circuit Justice or as justice of the Supreme Court, and notes that jurisdiction of full court itself was in some doubt since the matter, arguably, did not come within the Court's appellate jurisdiction or its limited original jurisdiction.
Repository Details
Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository
