§ 864 Appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, etc.; use of English language
§ 868 Fees part of United States revenues
§ 869 Fees payable by United States out of revenue of Puerto Rico
§ 872 Habeas corpus; mandamus; suit to restrain assessment or collection of taxes
§ 874 Judicial process; officials to be citizens of United States; oath
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Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 48 > Chapter 4 > Subchapter IV - The Judiciary

  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.