R v Lindbergh; Ex parte Jong Hing [1905] HCA 36; (1905) 3 CLR 93 (22 September 1905)

HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

The King v Lindbergh:Ex parte Jong Hing.

The King v Lindbergh:Ex parte Jong Nie.

H C of A

22 September 1905

Griffith C.J., Barton and O'Connor JJ.

James, for the applicant in each case.

James, for the applicants,

Griffith C.J.,

Barton and O'Connor JJ.

Per curiam. Primâ facie every man is entitled to be at liberty, and therefore, unless some reason is shown why a person in custody should remain there, he ought to be discharged. The applicants have been brought up to be dealt with according to law, and no one appears to show cause why they should be kept in custody. We have therefore no alternative but to order their discharge.

Orders accordingly.

Solicitor for applicants: H. Peden Steel.