Cardisco v. Davis, Warden of State Prison

MOFFAT, Justice.

Upon petitions filed by Mike Cardisco and Harry Edwards, writs of habeas corpus were issued directing R. E. Davis, Warden of the Utah State Prison, to appear before this court with the prisoners at a time specified. The orders contained in the writs were complied with, and at the date specified the warden filed' his return to each of the writs.

Upon stipulation of the parties the cases were consolidated for presentation and argument. Each case raises the same questions of law. For the purpose of this opinion what is said herein applies to both cases unless, otherwise indicated.

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