The Suspending Power And The Writ Of Habeas Corpus (1862) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437161687)

""The Suspending Power and the Writ of Habeas Corpus"" is a book written by James F. Johnston in 1862. The book explores the legal concept of the writ of habeas corpus and its relationship to the suspending power of the government during times of war or civil unrest. Johnston delves into the historical origins of the writ of habeas corpus and its importance in protecting individual liberties from arbitrary detention by the government. He also discusses the constitutional debates surrounding the suspending power and the limits placed on it by the Constitution. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of civil liberties and the role of the judiciary in protecting them during times of crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James F. Johnston
ISBN-10: 1437161685
ISBN-13: 9781437161687
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d