Adams v. Griffin

Undercofler, Justice.

This appeal is from the dismissal of a writ of habeas corpus seeking the release of the applicant from extradition proceedings based upon a felony indictment returned in California. The applicant contends that the court erred in dismissing the writ because (1) the supporting documents fail to show that the applicant violated the California penal code and the trial court would not inquire into the sufficiency of such documents, and (2) the indictment does not show the name of the grand jurors. Held:

1. “When, in the trial of a habeas corpus case, it appears that *446the…