In re Hazlett

This is an application for a writ of habeas corpus. After being served with process William J. Fitzgerald, sheriff of the city and county of San Francisco, made a return on the writ in which he set forth the commitment under which he holds the petitioner. That commitment is in words and figures as follows:

“This cause came on regularly this day for judgment.

“The district attorney, Matthew Brady, by Harmon D. Skillen, assistant district attorney, with the defendant George Hazlett and his counsel Charles Taylor, came into court: The defendant George Hazlett was duly informed by the court of the…