Morrison v. State

SIMPSON, Justice.

Appeal from, an order denying the release of appellant from custody of the sheriff of Calhoun County, Alabama, on his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Just why the appeal was brought here rather than taking the. usual course to the Court of Appeals is not clear but jurisdiction being conceded, we will dispose of the case.

According to the return of the sheriff, the petitioner was held under authority of a duly executed rendition war rant issued by the Governor of Alabama pursuant to the extradition statute of this state. The warrant is attached to the writ as an exhibit and…