In re application of John Larkovich, as known as, John Karkovich for a writ of Habeas Corpus

October 31, 1918 - November 9, 1918

Petitioned on October 31, 1918

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

Case ID: hc.case.ne.1229

Case Summary

On October 31, 1918, John Larkovich filed for habeas against Chief of Police, John Briggs. Larkovich charged that he had been arrested on October 28th without warrant or complaint and has since been in jail without appearing before any court or magistrate. A writ was issued but later denied November 2, 1918.

Case Information

Petition type(s)

Carceral

Petition subtype(s)

Carceral

Sites of significance

Omaha City Jail (Omaha, Nebraska)

Outcome

Writ denied

Fate of bound party

Remained in custody

Case Citation

Douglas County (NE) Criminal Appearance Docket Books, Vol. 20: ca.1917-1919, p. 514; 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. 20-514 (microfilm)

Length of case file

Between 6 and 10 pages

Related petitions

Repository(s)

State

Nebraska

People

Larkovich, John (John Karkovich) (petitioner)
Larkovich, John (John Karkovich) (bound party)
Briggs, John (respondent)
O'Keefe, T. J. (Y. J.) (petitioner attorney)
Sears, Willis G. (judge)
Redick, William A. (judge)
Additional parties

Steere Jr., Asel (Deputy)

O'Hara, Robert W. (Deputy)

Clark, Michael L. (Sheriff)

Smith, Robert (Clerk)

Morearty, J. F. (Notary Public)