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November 1, 1839
Morning Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
On Oct. 31, before Judge Inglis at chambers, an application for habeas corpus was made in the case of People ex rel. J.A. Barry vs. Thos. R. Mercein and others to bring up Mrs. Barry and her child. John A. Barry had appealed a Chancellor's decision to the Supreme Court, which directed Common Pleas judges to hear the case. The writ was granted, with hearing set for the following Monday.
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At Chambers.
Before Judge Inglis.
Oct. 31.—The People ex. rel. J. A. Barry vs. Thos. R. Mercein and others—This was an application for a habeas corpus to bring up the bodies of Mrs. Barry and child. It appeared that John A. Barry had appealed from the late decision of the Chancellor to the Supreme Court, and that tribunal had directed the Judges of the Common Pleas to hear the parties. His counsel therefore moved for a habeas corpus, which was granted, and Monday next appointed to hear the case.
Before Judge Inglis.
Oct. 31.—The People ex. rel. J. A. Barry vs. Thos. R. Mercein and others—This was an application for a habeas corpus to bring up the bodies of Mrs. Barry and child. It appeared that John A. Barry had appealed from the late decision of the Chancellor to the Supreme Court, and that tribunal had directed the Judges of the Common Pleas to hear the parties. His counsel therefore moved for a habeas corpus, which was granted, and Monday next appointed to hear the case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Habeas Corpus
Custody Application
Court Appeal
Family Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
J. A. Barry
John A. Barry
Thos. R. Mercein
Mrs. Barry
Judge Inglis
Where did it happen?
At Chambers
Story Details
Key Persons
J. A. Barry
John A. Barry
Thos. R. Mercein
Mrs. Barry
Judge Inglis
Location
At Chambers
Event Date
Oct. 31.
Story Details
John A. Barry appeals Chancellor's decision to Supreme Court, which directs Common Pleas to hear case; counsel obtains habeas corpus to bring Mrs. Barry and child, granted with hearing on next Monday.