2006-06-21 15:21:10 · 10 answers · asked by mintoo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Maybe you are thinking of habeas corpus. If so, here's a definition of it:
Habeas corpus (ad subjiciendum) is Latin for "you may have the body" (subject to examination). It is a writ which requires a person detained by the authorities be brought before a court of law so that the legality of the detention may be examined.
2006-06-21 15:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of a variety of writs that may be issued to bring a party before a court or judge, having as its function the release of the party from unlawful restraint.
The right of a citizen to obtain such a writ.
Habeas Corpus
2006-06-21 22:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by sweetaseternity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to habeas corpus, it is a legal term used to describe one of a variety of writs that may be issued to bring a party before a court or judge, having as its function the release of the party from unlawful restraint. It is also the right of a citizen to obtain such a writ.
2006-06-21 22:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by skaur1290 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually Habeas Corpus and it means "you have the body" Check out the link to see more.
2006-06-21 22:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by SquirrelBait 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is habeas corpus ; the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment
2006-06-21 22:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by ali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
habeas corpus - literally "produce the body." It usually refers to a prisoner wanting to be brought before a court (have his body "produced", if you will) for some sort of proceeding such as a trial
2006-06-21 22:25:11 · answer #6 · answered by Top 99% 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its spelled habeas corpus, and it is a petition filed with a court by a person who objects to his own or another's detention or imprisonment. The petition must show that the court ordering the detention or imprisonment made a legal or factual error.
2006-06-21 22:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by 'Blank' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The latin legal term is "habeus Corpus", literally, "may I have the body". This is usen in a ;egal document called a "writ". Attornies use this procedure to get a client out of jail.
2006-06-21 23:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by Torey S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its actually habias corpus, in law it means you can't prosecute someone for murder if you don't have the body.
My fault habeas corpus
2006-06-21 22:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by Greshymn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
habious having the body
2006-06-21 22:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by nora7142@verizon.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋