Derricott v. Aldredge

Jenkins, Justice.

The petitioner for habeas corpus excepts to the denial of the writ on the following facts: After a twelve-months sentence for a misdemeanor, the Governor, on January 14, 1941, granted him a conditional pardon, conditioned “upon payment of $50 fine.” The fine not having been paid, the judge of the convicting court, on February 27, 1941, issued an order or warrant, reciting that the pardon never became •effective, because of the failure to comply with its condition in a reasonable time, and directing the arrest of the defendant. After arrest he tendered the $50 fine to the…