State Ex Rel. Walker v. Ramsey County District Court

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

Petitioner Robert James Walker appeals the trial court’s order discharging his writ of habeas corpus. We reverse.

FACTS

On May 20, 1982, Robert James Walker (petitioner) ordered a rifle from New Mexico gunsmith Dale Goens. Petitioner had purchased guns three previous times from Goens. Petitioner' sent a $750 deposit to Goens, who completed the rifle in July. Goens agreed to ship the rifle to petitioner for inspection prior to final payment. Petitioner was not satisfied with part of the gun, so he shipped metal portions of the rifle back to New Mexico. Goens repaired it and…