Lindley v. Crider

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

In an extradition proceeding responsive to a requisition by the chief executive of Missouri, Governor Cherry issued his writ to the sheriff of Washington County, directing the arrest of Lester Lindley. Lindley sought release through writ of habeas corpus. From an adverse ruling the record was brought here by certiorari.

Error is urged in two respects: First, it is insisted that the petitioner’s rights were prejudiced when the court excluded some of the exhibits accompanying the requisition. Secondly, exception is taken to the court’s holding that Lindley was the…