In Re Alden's Petition

Original proceeding. This is a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Leighton L. Alden, an inmate of the Montana State Prison, appearing pro se.

Petitioner seeks the writ upon the ground that his imprison ment is unlawful and. illegal in that he has been denied due process and equal protection of the law.

Relying solely upon the allegations of petitioner in his petition as to the facts, he states that he had in his possession a 1953 Cadillac automobile, not owned by him, at Baker, Montana, the possession of which he claims was by reason of security for a loan he had made to the owner,…