People Ex Rel. Ross v. Ragen

Per Curiam :

At a former term, on leave granted, relator filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. He alleged that he was unlawfully detained in the custody of .respondent as warden of the Illinois State Penitentiary. Upon consideration the prayer of the petition was granted. The writ of habeas corpus was issued. Respondent has filed his return to the writ. The cause is now pending on the petition and respondent’s return. Relator „now- presents a motion asking this court to appoint counsel to appear for him and to represent him in this proceeding. Í11 the alternative he asks that he be…