The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1892] AC 326
[HOUSE OF LORDS.]
THOMAS JOHN BARNARDO APPELLANT; AND MARY FORD RESPONDENT.
GOSSAGE'S CASE.
1892 July 25.
LORD HALSBURY L.C., LORD WATSON, LORD HERSCHELL, LORD MACNAGHTEN, LORD MORRIS, LORD HANNEN.
Habeas Corpus
— Appeal from Order for issue of Writ of Habeas Corpus
— Issue of Writ against Person who has no longer Custody of Person detained
— Illegal handing over of Person detained
— Impossibility of obeying Writ
— Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal
— “Judgment or Order”
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Judicature Act 1873 (36 & 37 Vict. c. 66).