In the matter of the application of Casper Krallman Relator for a writ of Habeas Corpus vs. Michael L. Clark, Sheriff, Respondent

September 16, 1918 - October 11, 1918

Petitioned on September 24, 1918

Filed before the Douglas County District Court (Omaha, Nebraska)

Case ID: hc.case.ne.1210

Case Summary

Casper Krallman was arrested and charged with unlawful possession and transport of intoxicating liquor in police court on September 16, 1918, following a complaint made by John M. Burger. Krallman was found guilty and charged $200 and costs of prosecution. On September 24, 1918, Krallman filed for habeas with attorney Daniel Hoorigan, charging that police magistrate has no jurisdiction to try and fine on such charges. Krallman's petition was granted and the writ was allowed on September 30, 1918; Krallman was ordered to be released from custody.

Case Information

Petition type(s)

Carceral

Petition subtype(s)

Unlawful possession and transport of intoxicating liquor

Sites of significance

Douglas County Jail (Omaha, Nebraska)

Outcome

Writ allowed

Fate of bound party

Released from custody

Case Citation

Douglas County (NE) Criminal Appearance Docket Books, Vol. 20: ca.1917-1919, p. 445; RG230 Douglas County Records, Subgroup 10: District Court, 1855-1972, Series 7: Criminal Case Files, 1897-1920, Roll 80: Doc. 20-414 to 20-542, Aug. 29, 1918 - Nov. 23, 1918, No. 20-445 (microfilm)

Length of case file

Between 11 and 20 pages

Repository(s)

State

Nebraska

People

Horrigan, Daniel H. (Daniel H. Harrigan) (petitioner attorney)
Krallman, Casper (petitioner)
Krallman, Casper (bound party)
Redick, William A. (judge)
Clark, Michael L. (respondent)
Clark, Michael L. (responding party)
Clark, Michael L. (holding party)
Foster, W. A. (responding party)
Fitzgerald, James M. (authority ordering detention)
Additional parties

Coleman, Samuel (Clerk of Police Court)

Smith, Robert (Clerk)

Steere Jr., Asel (Deputy)

Burger, John M. (Complainant)