Penrod v. Cupp

Plaintiff, an inmate of the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP), brought this habeas corpus proceeding alleging that his constitutional rights had been violated by OSP personnel in three respects: (1) depriving plaintiff of a book which he had ordered; (2) assaults upon plaintiff by correctional officers; and (3) refusing needed medical care.

He appeals from a decision of the circuit court of Marion County denying him relief, contending that the trial court erred in denying relief.

Plaintiff argues that the trial court erred, first, because there were insufficient facts in the record to support its…