Ex Parte Ward

At the habeas corpus hearing the executive warrant of the Texas Governor was introduced by the State. It recites that the appellant was charged in the State of Louisiana with “the crime of armed robbery contrary to L.R.S. 14:27.” Standing alone, such warrant being regular on its face made out a prima facie case for extradition upon its introduction.

The prima facie case made out by the introduction of such executive warrant may be destroyed by evidence offered by either the respondent or relator at a habeas hearing. Ex parte Wilson, Tex.Cr.App., 437 S.W.2d 569.

To do just that the appellant…