Case Name: The People of the State of New York ex rel. Jerome B. Lewis, Appellant, against J. Vernel Jackson, as Warden of Clinton Prison, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1945-03-07
Citations: 269 A.D. 719
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York ex rel. Jerome B. Lewis, Appellant, against J. Vernel Jackson, as Warden of Clinton Prison, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 269
Pages: 719–719

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York ex rel. Jerome B. Lewis, Appellant, against J. Vernel Jackson, as Warden of Clinton Prison, Respondent.

Opinion:
Relator's claim that his conviction was obtained by fraud and duress may not be inquired into in a habeas corpus proceeding, the uncontradicted return showing that the court wherein he was convicted was one of competent jurisdiction. (Matter of Morhous v. N. Y. Supreme Court, 293 N. Y. 131.) That in such proceeding he may compel action by the Parole Board is untenable. The judgment pronounced, upon his conviction was sanctioned by due proof of his prior conviction of a felony. The order should be affirmed. Order affirmed, without costs. All concur.