Ex parte Warren
Oregon Supreme Court
Fiom Multnomah: Melvin C. George, Judge. James L. Warren was convicted of murder in the second degree and appeals. After several applications for a stay of execution had been granted, further time was refused by the trial judge, whereupon application, for a stay was made to Mr. Justice Wodverton/one of the members of the supreme court, and his decision on the application as a justice of the supreme court is given below.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wolverton
The defendant having been convicted of murder in the second degree, and the court below having refused to grant a certificate of probable cause, he has applied here for a stay of proceedings, pending the settlement and allowance of his bill of exceptions. The court below granted a temporary stay for the purpose of enabling the petitioner to apply to a justice of this court for the certificate, but refused to extend it until the bill of exceptions could be filed. While not in exact form, the application may be considered as one, primarily, for the certificate, and, incidentally, for a stay in…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re AdamsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1889
- People v. LaneCalifornia Supreme Court · 1892
- Ex parte WachlineOregon Supreme Court · 1898
3Cited by1 opinion
- Ex parte HarrellOregon Supreme Court · 1910