Ex Parte Cassidy

This original proceeding in habeas corpus was instituted by the petitioner John Cassidy to secure his release from confinement in the State Penitentia-

The petition for a writ of habeas corpus was prepared by the petitioner himself. It consisted mainly of conclusions of law, but after a consideration of the same and because of our desire to liberally construe any petition for a writ of habeas corpus in order to determine whether a person may be illegally confined, a rule to show cause was issued and a response has been filed on behalf of the warden by the Attorney General.

After the response of…