Decision Of Chief Justice Taney In The Merryman Case Upon The Writ Of Habeas Corpus, And Habeas Corpus And Martial Law (1862)

The book ""Decision of Chief Justice Taney in the Merryman Case upon the Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Habeas Corpus and Martial Law"" is a legal document written by Roger Brooke Taney in 1862. The book discusses the case of John Merryman, a Maryland citizen who was arrested by Union forces during the American Civil War and held without trial. Taney, as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the time, was tasked with deciding whether Merryman's detention was constitutional under the writ of habeas corpus.The book includes Taney's decision on the Merryman case, in which he declared that the President of the United States did not have the authority to suspend the writ of habeas corpus without the approval of Congress. Taney argued that the Constitution gave Congress the power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in times of rebellion or invasion, but not the President. This decision was controversial and was later overruled by Congress.The book also includes Taney's thoughts on the use of martial law during times of war. He argued that martial law should only be used when necessary to protect the safety of the country, and that it should be subject to the same constitutional limitations as any other form of government.Overall, ""Decision of Chief Justice Taney in the Merryman Case upon the Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Habeas Corpus and Martial Law"" is an important legal document that sheds light on the constitutional issues surrounding civil liberties during times of war. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American legal history or civil liberties.Also Contains The Privilege Of The Writ Of Habeas Corpus Under The Constitution; Habeas Corpus, The Law Of War And Confiscation; And More.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.