State Ex Rel. Medley v. Skeen

Lovins, Judge:

John Medley filed his petition in this Court for a writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum directed to the Warden of the West Virginia Penitentiary. The petition so filed was evidently prepared without aid of counsel. It is alleged in the petition that petitioner is now confined in the penitentiary for the term of his natural life and that the sentence is illegal and in violation of petitioner’s constitutional rights. A writ was granted by this Court. Petitioner now has the aid of counsel.

By stipulation of counsel, the following are made a part of the record in this proceeding:…