Supreme Court of Georgia May 7, 1964, 22438 (Sims v. Balkcom)

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United States · · · 07-05-1964

Duckworth, Chief Justice.

The writ of habeas corpus is never a substitute for a review to correct mere errors of law.

McKay v. Balkcom,

203 Ga. 790 (48 SE2d 453), and cases cited therein. It is an available remedy to attack a void judgment.

Fleming v. Lowry,

173 Ga. 894 (162 SE 144);

Henson v. Scoggins,

203 Ga. 540 (47 SE2d 643);

Coates v. Balkcom,

216 Ga. 564 (118 SE2d 376).

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