Thompson v. Harris, Warden. Demmick v. Same

WOLFE, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs, Grover Thompson and Carl Rolland Demmick, each separately petitioned this court for a writ of habeas corpus. In each petition it was alleged that the petitioner was being illegally restrained by the defendant, John E. Harris, Warden of the Utah State Penitentiary. The writs issued ordering the warden to appear before this court with the prisoners at a time specified. The warden filed his return to each writ but by stipulation it was agreed that it would not be necessary for the warden to bring the petitioners before the court.

For the most part these cases…