McPhatter v. Leeke

ORDER

CHAPMAN, District Judge.

This habeas corpus petitioner seeks relief from confinement on the grounds that his state court conviction was obtained in violation of his rights under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. He has moved for summary judgment under Fed.R.Civ.P. 56. The trial transcript reveals that petitioner visited an automobile dealership in Marion, South Carolina, and inquired about purchasing a 1970 Pontiac. He told the salesman that his name was Joe Jackson and that he lived at 267 Liberty Street. He said that his wife wanted a car like the Pontiac and, after a short discussion…