In Re Gough

This is an appeal by the people of the state of California from an order granting* a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and the discharge of the petitioner. The petitioner makes a preliminary objection in the form of a motion to dismiss the appeal.

The application for a writ of habeas corpus was presented to the superior court of this state in and for the county of Marin. The petitioner was represented by his attorney Mr. Califro. The people of the state of California were represented by Mr. Greer, the district attorney of Marin County. The people were the only respondents and Mr. Greer did…