Duffin v. Tucker

This case is before us on writ of error to a judgment in habeas corpus proceedings remanding the petitioner to the custody of the Chief of Police of the City of Cocoa, Florida.

Duffin, the petitioner, was held under a conviction under an affidavit in the following language:

"Before me, T. G. Ronald, Mayor in and for the City of Cocoa, Florida, personally came W. A. Tucker, who being duly sworn, says that on the 14th day of February, A.D. 1933, in the City aforesaid, one C. R. Duffin did sell and take orders for delivery by truck in the City of Cocoa, of goods, wares and merchandise, to-wit:…