Zerbst v. Kidwell, 304 U.S. 359 (1938)

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Zerbst v. Kidwell


No. 782


Argued April 27, 1938
Decided May 16, 1938 *
304 U.S. 359

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

A prisoner sentenced to a federal penal institution for an offense committed while he was on parole from such an institution may be required by the Parole Board to serve the unexpired portion of his first sentence after the expiration of his second sentence. P. 363.

92 F.2d 756 reversed.

Certiorari, 303 U.S. 632, to review judgments affirming orders of the District Court discharging prisoners from custody, in habeas corpus proceedings.