Ford v. State

The facts giving rise to this habeas corpus action are as follows: Larry E. Ford, appellant, was convicted of breaking and entering in the District Court of Polk County after trial by jury. On April 3, 1964, the District Court entered its judgment sentencing* the appellant to a term of ten years. Appellant prepared, pro se, a notice of appeal for service on the county attorney, Polk County, which notice was marked for filing in the District Court of Polk County, sworn to on May 21, 1964, before notary public, A. B. Corne, director of admissions, Men’s Reformatory, Anamosa, Iowa. In accordance…