Deeb v. Gandy

This case comes before us on writ of error to a judgment of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial circuit in a habeas corpus proceeding wherein the plaintiff in error was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff of Escambia County to be held without bail on a charge of murder in the first degree.

Writ of error affords the proper method of review of a judgment in habeas corpus proceedings. See Tyler v. Painter, 16 Fla. 144, and authorities there cited.

If, however, a Circuit Court on petition refuses to issue a writ of habeas corpus then the petitioner may apply direct to this Court, presenting…