Rugg v. Burr

The State of Michigan filed extradition: proceedings against petitioner, James Edwards, sometimes known as James W.. Rugg, and hearing was duly held by the-Governor of Arizona, as provided by law, and extradition was ordered. Petitioner subsequently sought a writ of habeas corpus; before the Honorable Jack G. Marks, Judge-of the Superior Court, Pima County,, Arizona, which, after due hearing, was-denied, and petitioner appeals to this Court from the denial of the writ of habeascorpus.

The matter before this Court is a petition-to stay the execution of the Governor’s; warrant of extradition…