Ellis v. DeLand

MEMORANDUM DECISION

Before ORME, DAVIDSON and GARFF, JJ. (On Law and Motion). PER CURIAM:

The issue we confront in this case is whether this court lacks jurisdiction in this appeal from the trial court’s denial of a petition for an extraordinary writ. Based on our conclusion that this court lacks jurisdiction, we, upon our own motion, transfer this case to the Utah Supreme Court pursuant to R. Utah Ct.App. 4C.

Ellis was convicted in Arizona of fraud and burglary. After he began to serve his sentence, his mother, who lives' in Utah, became sick. In May 1987, Ellis requested the Arizona Department…