Wayman v. Caldwell

Undercofler, Justice.

Willie Wayman filed application for the writ of habeas corpus in the Superior Court of Tattnall County against E. B. Caldwell, Warden of the Georgia State Prison. After the hearing, the trial court remanded the applicant to the custody of the respondent. He appeals from this judgment. Held:

1. The appellant contends that he was entitled to have an attorney represent him at the habeas corpus hearing even though he did not request the court to appoint one for him.

This court has repeatedly held that a habeas corpus case is not a criminal proceeding, and that neither the Sixth…