In Re Gutierrez

This is an application for a writ of habeas corpus. A petition for the writ was filed with this court, wherein it was alleged that Miguel Gutierrez, Jr., was being illegally confined in the county jail of Imperial County. Thereafter, this court directed the issuancé of the writ and made the same returnable on August 21, 1934. On the last-mentioned date the sheriff of Imperial County made his return in which he alleged that the said Miguel Gutierrez, Jr., was held in custody by him by virtue of the authority contained in a commitment issued by the Justice’s Court of Brawley Township in said…