State Ex Rel. Ruetz v. LaGrange Circuit Court

This is an original action filed by the relator asking this Court to issue a writ of mandate to the respondent court ordering the court to strike an order book entry to the effect that relator had waived his right to an appeal. Relator further asks that the trial court be mandated to grant an extension of time and the appointment of pauper counsel to perfect his appeal. This Court previously refused to grant the relief prayed by the relator.

The relator was tried in the respondent court on the charge of first degree murder. Jury trial resulted in a verdict of guilty on June 3, 1971. After…